Thuram happy with Barca switch
Thursday 24 August, 2006
Channel4.com wrote:
Former Serie A rock Lilian Thuram says he’s pleased with his Spanish switch and has no regrets about leaving Italy.
The veteran defender left demoted giants Juventus, along with teammate Gianluca Zambrotta, for Barcelona and is delighted with his switch.
“Barca is a great club and I am glad I have been given another opportunity to achieve some important results, even if I am already 34,” said the World Cup finalist to Spanish news agency EFE.
“In Spain football is very technical and it’s very different from Italy, where everything depends on your physical condition.
“I enjoy the fact that training sessions all take place in a very relaxed atmosphere,” added Thuram.
“I am impressed by my teammates and I don’t think I have ever played in such a strong side.
“I was surprised by the high quality of the team and I trust I can still learn a lot,” continued France’s most capped international footballer.
“Lionel Messi is an extraordinary player, also considering he is only 19. I admit I didn’t know him before arriving here, but I am sure he will do very well.”
Thuram, who has won 121 caps with Les Bleus, also confirmed he will prolong his career with his national team after having announced his retirement following the Berlin Final.
"I will be available for Coach Raymond Domenech for the first Euro 2008 qualifiers [on September 2 against Georgia and four days later in a revenge match with world champions Italy]," confirmed Thuram.
"I really didn't have much choice, I received so much affection and compliments since the World Cup from French supporters all over the world.
"I took my time before taking any decision, because originally my intent was not to return to the national side."
Thuram was part of the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 winning sides and was left out of last week's friendly with Bosnia and Herzegovina while he made up his mind about his future.
What a moron!! Juve were never so strong, ey wanker?
Thursday 24 August, 2006
Channel4.com wrote:
Former Serie A rock Lilian Thuram says he’s pleased with his Spanish switch and has no regrets about leaving Italy.
The veteran defender left demoted giants Juventus, along with teammate Gianluca Zambrotta, for Barcelona and is delighted with his switch.
“Barca is a great club and I am glad I have been given another opportunity to achieve some important results, even if I am already 34,” said the World Cup finalist to Spanish news agency EFE.
“In Spain football is very technical and it’s very different from Italy, where everything depends on your physical condition.
“I enjoy the fact that training sessions all take place in a very relaxed atmosphere,” added Thuram.
“I am impressed by my teammates and I don’t think I have ever played in such a strong side.
“I was surprised by the high quality of the team and I trust I can still learn a lot,” continued France’s most capped international footballer.
“Lionel Messi is an extraordinary player, also considering he is only 19. I admit I didn’t know him before arriving here, but I am sure he will do very well.”
Thuram, who has won 121 caps with Les Bleus, also confirmed he will prolong his career with his national team after having announced his retirement following the Berlin Final.
"I will be available for Coach Raymond Domenech for the first Euro 2008 qualifiers [on September 2 against Georgia and four days later in a revenge match with world champions Italy]," confirmed Thuram.
"I really didn't have much choice, I received so much affection and compliments since the World Cup from French supporters all over the world.
"I took my time before taking any decision, because originally my intent was not to return to the national side."
Thuram was part of the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 winning sides and was left out of last week's friendly with Bosnia and Herzegovina while he made up his mind about his future.
What a moron!! Juve were never so strong, ey wanker?
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