Palladino reveals Juve desire Wednesday 4 April, 2007
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Raffaele Palladino has underlined that he wants a Serie A future with Italian giants Juventus.
“I’m having a great time at this club and I like it here,” said the 22-year-old striking sensation. “I want to win the Serie B title this season and then play in the First Division in this jersey.”
The Under-21 international is one of the most promising talents in Italian football and he’s already been nicknamed ‘Palladinho’ by President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli after his eight Serie B strikes so far this term.
“I’m obviously happy to be receiving so many compliments, but I just want to keep my feet on the ground right now,” he added.
Talk in Turin suggests that Juventus are keen to tighten their grip on the former Salernitana boy by handing him a new deal.
“No one has offered me a renewal yet, but there is no hurry,” he insisted. “I still have three years ahead of me before my current contract ends.”
April is set to be a crucial month for the Italian giants with the long-awaited showdown with Napoli set for Tuesday, but Palladino insists the focus is just on Friday’s Albinoleffe clash for now.
“We must not underestimate Albinoleffe as that would be a big mistake,” added the Napoli-born starlet.
“We have to concentrate on this match, without thinking ahead. The match with Napoli is not different from any other – they are just a more prestigious side.”
Meanwhile, Juventus have renewed their agreement with the highly-rated Cristian Molinaro until 2011.
The left-back, who is at Siena in a co-ownership deal, has enjoyed an excellent season so far and is a reported target for Roma.:toast:
Source:Channel 4
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/apr4j.html