Juve target goes AWOL
Wednesday 30 December, 2009
Juventus target Rafinha has failed to return for post-Christmas training with Schalke, according to reports in Germany.
The 24-year-old Brazilian failed to inform the club that he would be returning late and his been blasted by coach Felix Magath.
"I have no idea where he is hiding,'' explained the Schalke tactician. "I will first have to find out what has happened.''
The defender had expressed a desire earlier in the week to sign for La Vecchia Signora, while the Italian club have been reportedly preparing a bid for his services.
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also reported to be following the right-back and his most recent public proclamation hints that he may be angling for a switch in January.
"I want to change club as soon as possible, I really want to try out a new experience and test myself in a new league. Juventus and Real Madrid are both great teams," he explained.