I’ll play until 40, says Del Piero
Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero insists he has no intention of retiring from international football. “I want to play on until I’m 40,” he stated.
The Bianconeri symbol will turn 32 in November and although he lifted the World Cup in the summer, Del Piero says he has no thoughts of ending his Azzurri love affair.
“I would play on for Italy until the end of my career,” confessed the former Padova player. “There’s no age limit to play for the Azzurri and I would like do it until I am 40.”
The striker could win another cap in tonight’s European Championship qualifier against Georgia and he’s been warmly welcomed by hundreds of Georgian fans.
That sort of reception was completely different than the one at the Stadio Olimpico where, during the match against Ukraine, Del Piero was largely contested by the Roman fans.
“I don’t care if the supporters whistle at me because this often means that they fear you or your club,” continued Pinturrichio.
“On the other hand being cheered by the fans, like here in Georgia or like in Piacenza last week, is the best feeling for a player.”
Italy’s No 10 shirt – worn by Daniele De Rossi at the weekend – is still without a suitable owner after Francesco Totti temporarily quit the Azzurri scene.
Roma midfielder Simone Perrotta thinks that Del Piero should get it, but Alex does not share his view.
“Five years ago I picked the No 7 jersey and I will keep it, even in the future as that was the right choice,” he added.
“Does Totti want me to be the No 10? Well you should ask him about that and not me…”
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