Emerson has revealed that he would not have left Juventus if he had been given a choice and would consider returning to play in Italy one day.
The Brazilian midfielder has finally begun to shine after moving to Real Madrid in the summer, but he wants to set the record straight about why he left Turin.
"If it had been down to me I would not have left," Emerson told Quotidiano.net. "I am happy playing for Real Madrid, but I do not want Juventus fans to consider me to be a traitor.
"I would have played in the lower divisions with Juve without any problem. I spent to wonderful seasons in Turin at a club that I still consider to great.
"I do not want to talk about 'Calciopoli' (the scandal that saw Juve relegated) and only reflect on what happened to me."
After struggling in his first few games at Madrid, reports suggested that Emerson could return to Serie A with Milan a likely destination.
"In life you can never say never," the former Roma star continued. "The only thing that is certain is that I want to look after my family.
"I have many friends in Milan, inclduing Dida and Cafú. and they tell me great things about the club and about president (Silvio) Berlusconi.
"Adriano has also said that it is easier for Brazilians to play in Milan and that his main problems at Inter depend on his relationship with some of the Argentinian players there."
When asked how he would react if Milan made enquiries about his availability, Emerson replied: "I would be very grateful, but I am a Real Madrid player. In the future though anything could happen."
Emerson then explained the expectations at the Bernabéu and how the huge marketing machine that was heavily criticised in previous seasons takes its toll on the squad.
"In Madrid I feel good," he said. "Real is like Juventus as they have prestige and a strong team, but here the pressure is even more intense.
"But it is also as if the club will win trophies for their marketing skills as much as for the footballers that we have."
The Brazilian midfielder has finally begun to shine after moving to Real Madrid in the summer, but he wants to set the record straight about why he left Turin.
"If it had been down to me I would not have left," Emerson told Quotidiano.net. "I am happy playing for Real Madrid, but I do not want Juventus fans to consider me to be a traitor.
"I would have played in the lower divisions with Juve without any problem. I spent to wonderful seasons in Turin at a club that I still consider to great.
"I do not want to talk about 'Calciopoli' (the scandal that saw Juve relegated) and only reflect on what happened to me."
After struggling in his first few games at Madrid, reports suggested that Emerson could return to Serie A with Milan a likely destination.
"In life you can never say never," the former Roma star continued. "The only thing that is certain is that I want to look after my family.
"I have many friends in Milan, inclduing Dida and Cafú. and they tell me great things about the club and about president (Silvio) Berlusconi.
"Adriano has also said that it is easier for Brazilians to play in Milan and that his main problems at Inter depend on his relationship with some of the Argentinian players there."
When asked how he would react if Milan made enquiries about his availability, Emerson replied: "I would be very grateful, but I am a Real Madrid player. In the future though anything could happen."
Emerson then explained the expectations at the Bernabéu and how the huge marketing machine that was heavily criticised in previous seasons takes its toll on the squad.
"In Madrid I feel good," he said. "Real is like Juventus as they have prestige and a strong team, but here the pressure is even more intense.
"But it is also as if the club will win trophies for their marketing skills as much as for the footballers that we have."
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