Capello expected Spanish switch Thursday 20 January, 2005
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Fabio Capello has admitted his surprise at being called to boss Juventus this season, stating that he expected to end up in Spain.
His departure from Roma in the summer shocked fans but also represented an unforeseen move for the man himself.
"I never thought the Old Lady would call me," stated the former Juventus player. "To be honest, I thought I’d go to a Spanish club."
Capello’s decision to leave one of the Giallorossi’s biggest rivals didn’t go down well in Rome, but he dismisses the idea that he fled the capital.
"It wasn’t a matter of running away. I’ve remained on good terms with the Sensi family," he added.
"But there was something at Roma which stuck in my throat. In a Milan away tie last season, the fans displayed banners asking me to resign. I didn’t think I deserved it."
The Coach, who has achieved major success with Real Madrid as well as Milan and Roma, now hopes to win more trophies in Turin.
"I’ve won everywhere and I’m counting on doing the same at Juventus," he continued.
"People who win a lot of things are always despised, but that goes with the territory."
source: channel4.com