Borriello in Rome for titles Thursday 2 September, 2010
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Marco Borriello moved to Roma because he thinks there is a chance of winning the Scudetto and going far in the Champions League, according to his agent.
The 28-year-old’s move to the capital has generated a lot of interest, not least because it completes Roma’s already strong squad.
Borriello turned down Juventus to sign for Roma on Tuesday, the details of which his agent Tiberio Cavalleri has moved to clarify.
Speaking to Sky Italia, he said: “After 34 goals in two years, suddenly with Ibrahimovic’s arrival Marco’s future was up for debate at a crucial stage of his career.
“For this reason, he chose Roma’s important project and hopes to repay all the enthusiasm that the city is showing him.
“Borriello did say no to Juventus outright. He had two days of intense reflection. It was a professional decision, but also one of lifestyle as well.
“Rosella Sensi’s involvement in the deal and Roma’s presence in the Champions League was decisive, also because Juve sketched out their plans, but didn’t close a deal in a direct way.
“Juve should have acted in a clearer manner.”
When asked if Borriello will face competition from Adriano, Cavalleri said: “There will be space for everyone given Roma play so often.
“In my opinion, Borriello is different from Luca Toni. He is a player who works for the team. He is a player with good movement.
“I believe that there is space for everyone, both for Borriello and Adriano.”