Meira happy with Stuttgart <------
By Thomas Zeh - Created on 20 Jul 2007
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Stuttgart defender Fernando Meira is not disappointed that his move to Italian giants Juventus did not happen.
The Old Lady was reportedly ready to offer the Swabians €15million (£10million) for the highly-rated defender, but the Bundesliga champions quickly signalled that they were not tempted to sell their skipper.
“I never had the intention to leave,” Meira told Stuttgarter Zeitung.
“I am happy to hear that Stuttgart does not want to sell me and therefore I am glad to stay."
The Portugal international is not the first Bundesliga player to turn down the scandal-rocked Italian club, who sealed promotion back to Serie A, this summer.
Werder Bremen midfielder Torsten Frings also shunned the chance to move to Stadio Delle Alpi in order to stay in Germany.
Juve's interest in Meira also brought a stern rebuke from Stuttgart, who threatened to report the club to Fifa regarding an alleged illegal approach.