Juve interest flatters Pepe Thursday 5 April, 2007
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Porto’s Brazilian defender Pepe has admitted that he is flattered by the interest being shown in him by Juventus.
The 24-year-old, whose full name is Kleper Laveran Lima Ferreira, has offered impressive performances with the Dragons this season, catching the eye of scouts from several top sides.
“It is logical that I would like to play in a more prestigious championship,” said Pepe, who is equally at home playing as a central defender or as a right-back.
“I am glad to know that other outfits are interested in my services, that must mean that I am doing well,” added the ex-Corinthians stopper.
“I am very serene and only God knows what my future will be. First of all, I want to give my all for Porto, then I might join an important club like Juventus, Barcelona or Real Madrid.
“In any case, I would be willing to stay here for another season as well,” concluded Pepe.
The defender, who joined Porto in 2004 as a replacement for Ricardo Carvalho, is contracted to the club until 2009 and is valued at a massive £14m by the Portuguese giants.
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