Ranieri: Chiellini staying put
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Juventus Coach Claudio Ranieri has revealed that Giorgio Chiellini will not join Manchester City this summer.
The highly-rated defender was expected to be the latest Serie A addition to Sven Goran Eriksson’s squad, but the Turin outfit have insisted they will not sell him.
Ranieri has also stated that there will no more new arrivals in Turin this summer as he is content with the current squad at his disposal.
The Old Lady has been paired with several players, including Gabriel Heinze of Manchester United and Fernando Meira of Stuttgart, with pundits claiming their defence needs tightening.
“We will not be making any new signings,” said Ranieri. “Many think we need a defender, but I consider our transfer campaign over.
“I would have been surprised had Chiellini decided to leave, but I am not surprised that he will stay.”
Juventus face Inter and Napoli in the Birra Moretti Trophy tournament at the Stadio San Paolo tomorrow evening, with Ranieri insisting that fitness is the key.
“I understand the fans’ expectations, but I consider this just another step towards our best condition,” he said.
“These tournaments are important, but what really counts is the championship and the big match with Inter on November 4.
“It doesn’t matter if we aren’t at our best now, but that we are fit for August 26 when the new season gets up and running.”
Juventus were defeated by Newcastle United and Hamburg in recent weeks and were held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland last Saturday.
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