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No Juve return for Tacchi
Friday 24 March, 2006
Alessio Tacchinardi has confirmed that he won’t return to Juventus once his loan deal with Villarreal expires at the end of the season.
The Italian midfielder is still tied to the Delle Alpi outfit until the summer of 2008, but has today suggested that he won’t be wearing the Bianconeri jersey again.
“I’m certain that I won’t be going back to Juventus at the end of the campaign,” said the Atalanta youth team product.
“If I do go back to Italy then it will be to play for Milan or Inter, otherwise I could stay in Spain as I’m happy at Villarreal.”
The 31-year-old, who has won 13 international caps for Italy, has been heavily linked with a switch to Milan recently and he’s hinted that he may be heading to the San Siro.
“Milan? When certain whispers make the rounds then there is always a point of truth,” he commented.
Tacchinardi has apparently been requested by Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti who worked with the midfielder during his reign as Old Lady Coach.
Meanwhile, Cristian Brocchi has said that he would like to remain at Fiorentina once his loan from Milan expires.
“I owe Milan a lot,” he said. “However, I’m really happy in Florence and I am experiencing an extraordinary season.”