Boumsong believes he deserves to stay with Juventus. ''I do not fear the competition and feel that it wouldnt be correct to sell me after i contributed to promotion to Serie A".
Despite interest from Bordeaux, Boumsong has the desire to remain in Turin, where he still has 3 years remaining on his contract.
He hopes that Nedved remains, and has sworn fidelity to the Bianconeri colours. He is sure that he will begin training with Juventus, and despite the media talking up his departure, it does not interest him. ''I joined Juve in Serie B, i contributed to promotion and would like a taste of Serie A. I want to stay at Juve as it is a big club which allows me to progress.''
He is not scared of competition but his future depends on the leaders. ''If they dont want me, then i will leave. But nobody has told me that i am not wanted.'' He does not fear anybody. ''When i signed i knew there was going to be alot of competition, above all because of the promotion. I will prepare myself because i know there is a spot for me, and more relatively i am satisfied with last season.''
He has not yet spoken with Ranieri. ''I do not know what he thinks of me, but i hope he doesnt have a problem with Boumsong. I will be disappointed if Juventus decide to sell me after i contributed to promotion. It would not correspond the spirit of this great club, it would not be a worthy attitude of Juventus.''
Boumsong hasnt denied that there has been contact from other clubs. ''It's true, Bordeaux have contacted me, i have listened to their proposal but i still want to remain at Juventus. Laurent Blanc considers me a priority in defence, but he understands my situation. Clubs such as Besiktas, Hertha Berlin and Dortmund are interested but i dont want to go from here.''
Boumsong is aware that the departure of Deschamps could play a big part in his future. ''His departure has hit me, but thats just part of the world of football. People leave and people stay, i have come to Juventus and i want to continue to improve.''
Gazzetta dello Sport