Chiellini ‘rejects’ Juventus switch
Monday 6 June, 2005
Giorgio Chiellini has revealed that he wants to snub a return to Juventus in favour of remaining at Fiorentina.
The Italian champions have confirmed that they will "undoubtedly" buy the Viola’s share in the player after agreeing a co-ownership deal last summer.
But Chiellini, now an Italian international regular, would rather stay at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
"It is my desire to stay here," he told Fiorentina.it. "I’ll ask the club to find a way to keep me. Everything should be sorted out by the end of the month."
Chiellini would prefer to stay in Tuscany as he would be guaranteed first team football, rather than try to displace Gianluca Zambrotta in Turin.
He’s also keen to work under Cesare Prandelli, who is likely to be named as the new Fiorentina boss.
"Prandelli is a Coach who would be good for me," he added. "I don’t know him but a lot of people speak well of him, he knows how to improve youngsters."
Meanwhile, the Viola could also sign Matteo Ferrari from Roma if Prandelli is handed control of the team.
The defender performed expertly under Prandelli at Parma but struggled badly without him at Roma this season.