Ciro Ferrara has asked fellow Neapolitan Fabio Cannavaro to join him at Juventus this summer.
The Inter defender has been linked with a switch to the Bianconeri and Ferrara is keen on his arrival.
"When he was about to leave Napoli I called him and told him how good life was in Turin, but he joined Parma," said the 37-year-old.
"I called him again when he was about to leave Parma yet he chose Inter. I’ve been in touch this summer, we’ll see what happens."
The Napoli legend is about to start his 11th campaign at Juventus, this time under the leadership of new boss Fabio Capello.
"His arrival did surprise us," he admitted. "Nevertheless, he is the right man after the departure of Marcello Lippi. He is a tough and serious boss.
"Right now Capello is trying to understand us and we are trying to understand him. He is a tactician who works hard but says very little."
Ferrara was also asked to comment on Alex Del Piero’s disappointing Euro campaign and the confirmation of David Trezeguet.
"Does Alex risk losing his place? We all do because that is what happens when a new Coach arrives," continued Ferrara.
"I hope that he is motivated for the new season. It’s a shame that he was so heavily criticised for Italy’s disappointing tournament.
"As for David, I’m happy that he is staying. It is a better option to keep Trezeguet rather than sign Christian Vieri."
There was a real possibility that Ferrara could have left Juventus to aid Lippi with the national side. "I spoke with him but I want to be a player for one more season," he explained.
"We’ll see what happens, even if I already have a contract agreed with Juve to become a director once I do stop playing."
so i hope he will come
The Inter defender has been linked with a switch to the Bianconeri and Ferrara is keen on his arrival.
"When he was about to leave Napoli I called him and told him how good life was in Turin, but he joined Parma," said the 37-year-old.
"I called him again when he was about to leave Parma yet he chose Inter. I’ve been in touch this summer, we’ll see what happens."
The Napoli legend is about to start his 11th campaign at Juventus, this time under the leadership of new boss Fabio Capello.
"His arrival did surprise us," he admitted. "Nevertheless, he is the right man after the departure of Marcello Lippi. He is a tough and serious boss.
"Right now Capello is trying to understand us and we are trying to understand him. He is a tactician who works hard but says very little."
Ferrara was also asked to comment on Alex Del Piero’s disappointing Euro campaign and the confirmation of David Trezeguet.
"Does Alex risk losing his place? We all do because that is what happens when a new Coach arrives," continued Ferrara.
"I hope that he is motivated for the new season. It’s a shame that he was so heavily criticised for Italy’s disappointing tournament.
"As for David, I’m happy that he is staying. It is a better option to keep Trezeguet rather than sign Christian Vieri."
There was a real possibility that Ferrara could have left Juventus to aid Lippi with the national side. "I spoke with him but I want to be a player for one more season," he explained.
"We’ll see what happens, even if I already have a contract agreed with Juve to become a director once I do stop playing."
so i hope he will come
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