Tardelli to quit Juve Thursday 14 June, 2007
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Marco Tardelli has stated that he will leave the Juventus Board of Directors after the Under-21 European Championship.
The 1982 World Cup winner had already reportedly been on the verge of leaving the club after Coach Didier Deschamps’ departure, but had denied that he was considering the idea of stepping down.
“I had accepted this role because I was hoping I would be allowed to make some changes, not only here at Juve, but in the entire world of football as well,” Tardelli told news agency AGI.
“Unfortunately in the meantime I have understood that this isn’t possible, that is why I waited for the best possible moment to announce my decision,” added the former Under-21 Coach.
Tardelli is currently in Holland for the Under-21 European Championship, but is expected to hand in his official resignation on his return.
Meanwhile, reports in Germany claim that the Bianconeri are following Hamburg’s Dutch midfielder Rafael Van Der Vaart.
The newspaper Bild states that the player is a target for the Old Lady, as confirmed by Pavel Nedved, and that Juve have already presented a £7m offer to the Bundesliga club.
The 24-year-old admitted that he is flattered by the Serie A side’s interest, but would only consider leaving Germany to join Real Madrid.
“They have been my dream since I was a child, Real Madrid are the club I have always wanted to play for,” said Van Der Vaart.
Hamburg value the midfielder at £12m and President Bernd Hoffmann denied being contacted by Juventus.
“We have not received any firm offer, nor has the player,” claimed the German chief.
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