Palla faithful to Old Lady Wednesday 24 October, 2007
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Juventus striking starlet Raffaele Palladino has restated his commitment to the Old Lady, despite his lack of playing time in Turin.
The 23-year-old is behind David Trezeguet, Alessandro Del Piero and Vincenzo Iaquinta in the hierarchy of strikers and is likely to have to settle for a seat on the bench for most of the campaign.
There were whispers that the ex-Livorno man may opt to join Fiorentina or move abroad during the summer, but Palladino’s love for the club he supported as a child is unwavering.
“Being a Juve fan makes it a special experience wearing this shirt,” he told Sky Sports Italia. “That’s why I was happy to stay and always will be.
“I spent a year in Serie B with this team and it was a year from Hell, but I gave everything and I saw myself mature.
“I’ve had offers from foreign clubs and interest from the Viola, but there was never any doubt that I would stay.”
Iaquinta has shaken off his injury troubles, so Palladino is expected to take his usual seat on the bench for the Cadetti champions’ visit to Napoli on Saturday.