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Juve's Delle Alpi conundrum
Juventus have a big choice to make for the redevelopment of the Stadio Delle Alpi – they must decide between a restructuring and a complete rebuild.
The Bianconeri have purchased the stadium from Turin council for around £16m and will submit plans for their new home by the start of April.
Old Lady director Jean-Claude Blanc met with local authorities this morning to discuss the club’s options.
“I can’t discuss figures publicly because of the club’s position on the stock market,” he told journalists.
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But the cost of a total rebuild would be around five times greater than a restyling.
“We are weighing things up as well because with Italy having missed out on Euro 2012 there won’t be the offer of an interest-free loan.
“In any case we will make an important investment without endangering the fund for strengthening the squad.”
A restructuring would see the distance between the stands and the pitch reduced with a 50,000-capacity stadium ready for the 2009-2010 campaign.
A total rebuild would require a much longer waiting period and would lead to a 40,000-seater arena opening at the beginning of the 2011-2012 season.
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