Lazio star desperate to make Juventus switch
12:59 May, 5, 2006
Massimo Oddo has called on his club to let him leave in the summer
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The 29-year-old Italian international right-back is wanted by both Juventus and AC Milan, after another season of impressive displays with Lazio, who he has helped into next year's Uefa Cup.
“It’s the right time for a move to
Juventus, a player always needs new challenges,” said Oddo.
“But I’m under contract at Lazio until 2008 and my value might increase after the World Cup, so my opinion counts for nothing.”
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Oddo: It’s not up to me
Friday 5 May, 2006
Massimo Oddo has again called for Lazio President Claudio Lotito to sanction a summer move to Juventus or Milan, but admits that the situation is out of his control.
The 29-year-old right-back has been a crucial figure for the Biancocelesti this term yet, despite securing a UEFA Cup spot last weekend, he is keen to play on a bigger stage.
Both Juventus and Milan have expressed an interest in the Pescara-born defender, but as he is under contract at the Stadio Olimpico any move would involve a substantial transfer fee.
“It’s the right time for a move to Juventus, a player always needs new challenges,” insisted Oddo. “But I’m under contract at Lazio until 2008 and my value might increase after the World Cup, so my opinion counts for nothing.”
President Lotito – who has become a hate figure for large sections of the Aquile faithful – has already stated: “I will not sell Oddo, even if I have to argue with all my fellow Presidents to keep him.”
Lazio idol Paolo Di Canio is also at loggerheads with Lotito after the President delayed any decision on the veteran striker’s future.
While Coach Delio Rossi has made it clear that he would be delighted to offer Di Canio another one-year contract, Lotito is yet to make any concrete assurances.
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http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/may5d.html