Alex Sandro ‘never thought about leaving’ | Football Italia
Alex Sandro insists he ‘never thought about leaving Juventus’ but admits ‘I haven’t received a renewal offer yet’.
Alex Sandro was heavily linked with moves away from Juve over the summer but ultimately stayed put, and the left-back made it clear his focus was on the Bianconeri.
“I never thought about leaving Juventus, but I haven’t yet received a renewal offer yet,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
“I still have this year of contract left and the next one, I’ll keep focusing on the present and then we’ll see what happens.”
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Alex Sandro expects ‘great season’ | Football Italia
Alex Sandro is expecting a ‘great’ season for Juventus but warns that will only happen if they always play with ‘100 percent motivation’.
Juve are heavy favourites to win an eight straight Scudetto and are being tipped to go far in the Champions League after their Italian-record deal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.
“I saw Cristiano very motivated and he can’t wait to get out on the field after the injustice against Valencia,” continued the left-back to Sky Sport Italia.
“Cristiano has brought great quality with him, I’m getting to know him, understand his movements and how he likes to receive the ball, and I think that slowly I can help him.
“Cancelo-Alex Sandro one of the best? We’re working to get to the top. We’re very strong in good, but also in defence.
“Juve have the best defence in Europe? We can become the best. We still have to work hard and play well. We have so much quality.
“I think this will be a great season for my teammates and I. I feel good, but I know I still have to improve.
“It was a victory for the group against Valencia, that’s our strength. After the Champions League, is it more difficult to face Frosinone? It’s especially a head issue.
“We need to think about going onto the field 100 percent motivated. Only like that will we be able to win another title and play with consistency.”