Pasquale Marino, who used to train Kojo and Isla at Udinese, had to say this about us signing them:
"I have coached & seen them (Isla & Asamoah) grow when they were still unknown. Now they will be a pleasure to follow at Juventus. They will fit in immediately, I have no doubt. Both have international experience with Ghana & Chile.
Pepe, their old friend from his Udinese days will help them speed up their integration into the Juve squad. Isla can play at the back, on the wings, left & right midfield & I have used him in a trident with Di Natale & Quagliarella.
I see Isla & Asamoah on the same level as Lich, Marchisio & Vidal. Marotta & Paratici have a good policy: quantity & quality.
This Juventus side are title favorites but I expect them to do well in the Champions League as well. Isla trains with intensity & I don't remember a single argument with him.
Congrats to Marotta (for signing Isla & Asamoah). It would have been a shame to see them go abroad.
I realized Asamoah's extraordinary qualities in a game vs Juve when he was battling against Sissoko. Asamoah was able to get the better of Sissoko despite 15 inches of height disadvantage.
I stay in touch with Pepe sometimes. Last time we spoke he sent me a tricolore (scudetto) via Sms.
Cavani is my favorite (among top players linked with Juve)."