Felipe calls Diego to Italy
Udinese's Brazilian defender Felipe believes his compatriot, Werder Bremen's fantasista Diego, is now ready to play in Italy.
Diego, who started his career at Santos, endured a tough couple of years at Porto before he moved to Werder Bremen in 2006 and established himself as one of the best players on the continent.
“I know him very well and we have played together before,” Felipe said on the eve of Udinese's UEFA Cup Quarter-Final second leg against Werder Bremen.
“After seeing him in action last week in the first leg I can say that he really is ready for Serie A. He is a useful player, one who knows how to defend. I can see him doing well here in Italy.”
Diego scored two breathtaking goals last Thursday night as Werder Bremen beat Udinese 3-1 at the Weserstadion in Germany.
The 24-year-old Brazil international has been repeatedly linked with a move to Juventus over the last year, as the Bianconeri look to replace Pavel Nedved, who will retire at the end of the season.
Italian champions Inter are also interested in signing the talented playmaker, who has scored 14 goals in 23 appearances for Werder Bremen this season.
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