Quagliarella: I want Juve Saturday 23 June, 2007
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Fabio Quagliarella may be a £10m target for Manchester United, but he has other plans. “
I’d walk all the way to Turin for Juventus.”
His future can now be decided after the resolution of his co-ownership status between Sampdoria and Udinese went in favour of the Friuli outfit.
He has confirmed receiving an offer of at least £10m from Manchester United, but it was rejected by his previous club Samp.
“I say it clearly – I am ready for a big club. I am accustomed to making the most out of my opportunities, so Juve or Manchester would be a great chance for me,” he told the 'Corriere dello Sport.’
“If the right offer reached Udinese, then obviously my future could change. But I also reflect on the fact I need a certain consistency in the first team to keep growing and I think Udinese can give me that.”
While Sir Alex Ferguson is a great admirer of Quagliarella’s, the Serie A breakout star is also high on Claudio Ranieri’s list.
“Juve are one of the most important clubs in the world. Who would walk away from that? It would be a wonderful experience.
“Manchester United are also prestigious and I watch the Premiership on television. Perhaps the football is not as competitive as in Italy, but it is very tough physically.
With 13 goals in the top flight this term for a Sampdoria side wracked with problems and a brace on his first Italy start against Lithuania, can Quagliarella do better?
“I do not feel I am 100 per cent mature as a player. I am growing at the right tempo. There’s a long road ahead of me and this next season will be the most difficult, as I have to confirm my talent.”
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