Tiago wants Juve future
Tiago Mendes has gone back on his threat to quit Juventus in January. “My future is here. I had a difficult start, but I’m finding consistency.”
The Portuguese international was the big summer buy from Olympique Lyonnais, but has struggled to make an impact in Turin.
After finding himself third or even fourth choice behind Sergio Almiron, Cristiano Zanetti and Antonio Nocerino, he threatened to walk out if he was not given more first team football.
“I just said what was in my heart,” he told Sky Italia television. “Claudio Ranieri quite rightly answered back, but I did not take the club’s fine well.
“I respect their decision to fine me, but I don’t think I said anything that bad. My rapport with teammates is very good, as I have settled in well now. My only problems were physical.”
Since that outburst Tiago has been given more space in the squad that is challenging for the Scudetto post-Calciopoli.
“In the past three games I have played more. It could be my moment, I am working hard and feel in good shape. The choice, ultimately, belongs to the Coach.”
There had been strong reports that Barcelona were preparing a mid-season swoop for the unsettled midfielder.
“I am pleased to hear of interest from great clubs, but for now I am only concentrated on Juve and getting the best out of myself in this shirt. We’ll see what happens in January, but as far as I am concerned, my future is here.”
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Tiago Mendes has gone back on his threat to quit Juventus in January. “My future is here. I had a difficult start, but I’m finding consistency.”
The Portuguese international was the big summer buy from Olympique Lyonnais, but has struggled to make an impact in Turin.
After finding himself third or even fourth choice behind Sergio Almiron, Cristiano Zanetti and Antonio Nocerino, he threatened to walk out if he was not given more first team football.
“I just said what was in my heart,” he told Sky Italia television. “Claudio Ranieri quite rightly answered back, but I did not take the club’s fine well.
“I respect their decision to fine me, but I don’t think I said anything that bad. My rapport with teammates is very good, as I have settled in well now. My only problems were physical.”
Since that outburst Tiago has been given more space in the squad that is challenging for the Scudetto post-Calciopoli.
“In the past three games I have played more. It could be my moment, I am working hard and feel in good shape. The choice, ultimately, belongs to the Coach.”
There had been strong reports that Barcelona were preparing a mid-season swoop for the unsettled midfielder.
“I am pleased to hear of interest from great clubs, but for now I am only concentrated on Juve and getting the best out of myself in this shirt. We’ll see what happens in January, but as far as I am concerned, my future is here.”
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