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Del Piero: I'm not finished yet
Alessandro Del Piero insists he never considered leaving Juventus, but that this contract until 2010 is not the last of his career.
'Pinturicchio’ will be 36 by the time his deal expires and accepted a 20 per cent pay cut – increased to 25 per cent for 2009-10 – in order to extend his stay.
“I am satisfied with the agreement we have reached and happy to write another chapter in my life with the Bianconeri,” he said in a Press conference this evening.
“We spoke about the present and the future as well, so this is not a contract marking the end of my career.”
There have been reports that the agreement includes a post-playing career role within the club, but Del Piero assured that was not the case.
“Juve recognised many things and understood that the economic aspect was not the most important for me. We discussed collaboration in marketing and, although we are free to develop individual projects, we are ready to work together.
“The most important thing was to ensure everyone understood the message – there is no reason to give up or let go when both sides want to reach a deal.”
Several different options had been suggested for Del Piero, including an offer from Carlo Ancelotti’s Milan and Flavio Briatore-owned club QPR.
“I never wanted to leave Juve, nor did we seek other alternatives that could damage the negotiations. It’s true we took some time to think, but not about these matters. I like myself in the Bianconeri colours and am happy to be here,” continued Alex.
“I have always been proud of Juventus and especially the fans. They did everything possible to make me stay and even ran an internet campaign raising funds.”
This comment has also been seen as a swipe at the club and Coach Claudio Ranieri, who did not plead for Del Piero to remain.
“I have not spoken to Ranieri. He never made any comment on this matter and it is a choice I must respect. I haven’t received a call from the Agnelli family either, but I am sure they will soon. President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli sent a message.”
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Del Piero: “The relationship continues”
The relationship between Juventus and Alessandro Del Piero isn't over. The club and the captain will remain together until (at least) 2012; the relationship began back in 1993 and through the years both parties have always been satisfied.
One day after signing the contract's renewal, the captain spoke to the press, detailing his feelings. “Two more years mean a lot to me. I feel even more of a Juventus man; I already was one before and I would've been one in any case, as I supported this team as a child and because of my history here”.
The contract came after a negotiation where both parties had only one goal: continuing this magnificent love story. “We always took it seriously, it was a demanding negotiation and we needed time to take all the variables into account. But I never feared having to leave, I was always confident in myself and in what I can still offer, and the management understood this”.
Del Piero will still be a star. On the pitch, to keep winning and improving his records (he's already the most prolific Juventus scorer of all time, and he's trying to reach legend Scirea's record of games played for the club). But off the pitch too, tying himself more and more to Juventus: “Me, a spokesperson for Juve? It's part of a project we have to work together and that could develop in an interesting way. But this contract is exclusively about football and I appreciate that”.
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Alessandro Del Piero insists he never considered leaving Juventus, but that this contract until 2010 is not the last of his career.
'Pinturicchio’ will be 36 by the time his deal expires and accepted a 20 per cent pay cut – increased to 25 per cent for 2009-10 – in order to extend his stay.
“I am satisfied with the agreement we have reached and happy to write another chapter in my life with the Bianconeri,” he said in a Press conference this evening.
“We spoke about the present and the future as well, so this is not a contract marking the end of my career.”
There have been reports that the agreement includes a post-playing career role within the club, but Del Piero assured that was not the case.
“Juve recognised many things and understood that the economic aspect was not the most important for me. We discussed collaboration in marketing and, although we are free to develop individual projects, we are ready to work together.
“The most important thing was to ensure everyone understood the message – there is no reason to give up or let go when both sides want to reach a deal.”
Several different options had been suggested for Del Piero, including an offer from Carlo Ancelotti’s Milan and Flavio Briatore-owned club QPR.
“I never wanted to leave Juve, nor did we seek other alternatives that could damage the negotiations. It’s true we took some time to think, but not about these matters. I like myself in the Bianconeri colours and am happy to be here,” continued Alex.
“I have always been proud of Juventus and especially the fans. They did everything possible to make me stay and even ran an internet campaign raising funds.”
This comment has also been seen as a swipe at the club and Coach Claudio Ranieri, who did not plead for Del Piero to remain.
“I have not spoken to Ranieri. He never made any comment on this matter and it is a choice I must respect. I haven’t received a call from the Agnelli family either, but I am sure they will soon. President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli sent a message.”
channel 4
Del Piero: “The relationship continues”
The relationship between Juventus and Alessandro Del Piero isn't over. The club and the captain will remain together until (at least) 2012; the relationship began back in 1993 and through the years both parties have always been satisfied.
One day after signing the contract's renewal, the captain spoke to the press, detailing his feelings. “Two more years mean a lot to me. I feel even more of a Juventus man; I already was one before and I would've been one in any case, as I supported this team as a child and because of my history here”.
The contract came after a negotiation where both parties had only one goal: continuing this magnificent love story. “We always took it seriously, it was a demanding negotiation and we needed time to take all the variables into account. But I never feared having to leave, I was always confident in myself and in what I can still offer, and the management understood this”.
Del Piero will still be a star. On the pitch, to keep winning and improving his records (he's already the most prolific Juventus scorer of all time, and he's trying to reach legend Scirea's record of games played for the club). But off the pitch too, tying himself more and more to Juventus: “Me, a spokesperson for Juve? It's part of a project we have to work together and that could develop in an interesting way. But this contract is exclusively about football and I appreciate that”.
juventus.com
