Tommaso Rocchi could start against Scotland and, although he’s heading for the Champions League with Lazio, admits he’s tempted by a Juventus offer.
“I am flattered and honoured by the interest from such a prestigious club as Juve,” said the Biancocelesti star.
It’s especially pleasing considering that Rocchi was in the Juventus youth academy, but the Turin giants opted to release him.
“If a proposal came in then I would consider it, even if I am happy at Lazio and there is a plan here that I intend to stick with.”
This could well be a bargaining tool for Rocchi’s upcoming contract extension talks, as he has quickly become a fan favourite at the Olimpico with 13 Serie A goals this season.
“It is good to hear that President Claudio Lotito considers me untouchable. I do not want to leave Lazio and we have agreed to meet at the end of the season to decide to continue together for life.”
His current deal expires in June 2009 and his annual salary is a measly £510,000, so a pay rise is definitely on the horizon for the 31-year-old.
Considering Rocchi’s splendid form at the moment, it’s rumoured that Italy Coach Roberto Donadoni will start him upfront in a 4-3-3 system against Scotland on March 28.
Fiorentina’s Luca Toni is also expected to begin as the centre-forward. This afternoon Donadoni experimented in an unusual 12 v 12 game between ranks.
On one side were Amelia, Zambrotta, Barzagli, Bonera, Pasqual, Perrotta, Pirlo, De Rossi, Semioli, Rocchi, Gilardino and Quagliarella.
On the other were Buffon, Oddo, Materazzi, Cannavaro, Tonetto, Camoranesi, Ambrosini, Gattuso, Mauri, Di Natale, Toni and Del Piero.
Channel 4
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“I am flattered and honoured by the interest from such a prestigious club as Juve,” said the Biancocelesti star.
It’s especially pleasing considering that Rocchi was in the Juventus youth academy, but the Turin giants opted to release him.
“If a proposal came in then I would consider it, even if I am happy at Lazio and there is a plan here that I intend to stick with.”
This could well be a bargaining tool for Rocchi’s upcoming contract extension talks, as he has quickly become a fan favourite at the Olimpico with 13 Serie A goals this season.
“It is good to hear that President Claudio Lotito considers me untouchable. I do not want to leave Lazio and we have agreed to meet at the end of the season to decide to continue together for life.”
His current deal expires in June 2009 and his annual salary is a measly £510,000, so a pay rise is definitely on the horizon for the 31-year-old.
Considering Rocchi’s splendid form at the moment, it’s rumoured that Italy Coach Roberto Donadoni will start him upfront in a 4-3-3 system against Scotland on March 28.
Fiorentina’s Luca Toni is also expected to begin as the centre-forward. This afternoon Donadoni experimented in an unusual 12 v 12 game between ranks.
On one side were Amelia, Zambrotta, Barzagli, Bonera, Pasqual, Perrotta, Pirlo, De Rossi, Semioli, Rocchi, Gilardino and Quagliarella.
On the other were Buffon, Oddo, Materazzi, Cannavaro, Tonetto, Camoranesi, Ambrosini, Gattuso, Mauri, Di Natale, Toni and Del Piero.
Channel 4
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I like this guy, but I guess he's alittle old...
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