Juventus: Marchisio And Giovinco Are Our Future
The Juventus hierarchy have admitted that they have high hopes for young starlets Claudio Marchisio and Sebastian Giovinco.
The Azzurrini stars are owned by the Bianconeri but are spending the current campaign on loan to Tuscan-outfit Empoli.
Marchisio, 21, is a centre midfielder, who played a key role in last year's Serie B promotion campaign, making 25 appearances.
"Out of everyone the player who is most ready is Marchisio," said Juve sporting director Alessio Secco.
"Next season, our first reinforcement for our Champions League challenge will be bringing back Marchisio," said Coach Claudio Ranieri.
The pint-sized Sebastian Giovinco is rated as one of the most promising young players in Europe and has earned the label as the 'Italian Lionel Messi'.
Despite playing mainly as a substitute, Giovinco has already scored two Serie A goals for Empoli this season, including the last-minute wonder goal against Roma a fortnight ago.
The 20-year-old fantasista was in mesmerising form for the Italy Under-21s on Friday night, setting up four goals in the 5-0 Euro 2009 qualifying victory over Azerbaijan.
"I am looking forward to next season when Giovinco returns," said President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli.
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