Alex Del Piero maintains Juventus will instantly be fighting for Lo Scudetto once they make their expected return to Serie A.
Bianconeri officials have been quoted as saying that the Italian giants will need five years to get back to the same level as before their demotion last summer.
However, Del Piero – who celebrated his 32nd birthday on Thursday – is looking for immediate success at the Stadio Olimpico.
“The First Division is orphan without us, we say this and the other clubs admit it’s true,” Del Piero told the club’s website.
“We just need a small effort to return to be competitive even earlier than the five-year deadline that was indicated by President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli.
“I think we could already obtain an important result in 2008 such as qualification for the Champions League or even the Scudetto.
“Why can’t we fight for the title? Inter and Palermo are not that much stronger than us,” he continued.
Despite the club’s relegation to the second tier, the Juve captain insists 2006 has been a great year for him.
“Of course there’s something sad about being in Serie B this season, but the mission is to take Juve back into A and I’m not going to let any other thoughts get in the way of that,” said the World Cup winner.
“Personally, there have only been highs this year. I’m very satisfied with the way I’ve played, the goals I’ve scored and what I’ve won – there’s nothing for me to be unhappy about.
“Despite everything that was happening here, I decided to stay with complete peace of mind and I believe I faced the summer problems in the best possible way.
“It was important for me to stay and I’m satisfied I did. What binds me to this club is more than a professional relationship.
“Retirement? I haven’t really thought about, I still have a burning desire to play and to do well here. I’ll start thinking about other things much further down the line,” concluded the No 10.
-Channel 4
very well said words from Del Piero,really touched that he stayed with as and with these words.. it made me feel Del Piero is the greatest captain of all football team..
Really touched..
HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY ALEX!
cheers.!
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