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“As I said I’m fine, but I’m still low on fitness. In agreement with the medical staff and the club, we’ve decided not to rush things and give the injury time to heal, in order to be ready for July, when pre-season training starts. I can’t wait...”
as well as
“They surprised me this season and I compliment them all for reaching the Champions League, but in the summer there were many lies told about me.
“It was said I argued with my teammates or turned up late to training, which was all false. Try asking any of my ex-colleagues.
“The truth is that
Napoli had already sold me to Rubin Kazan during the
World Cup. They had promised to talk offers over with me before making any decisions, so they were the ones who betrayed me.
“The club told me to find a new side, but once on the market I preferred Juve to Rubin Kazan. To defend themselves from criticism,
Napoli threw me to the lions. They were the ones who didn’t want me anymore.
“I am very glad to be at
Juventus, as the club believes in me and continues to even after the injury. Last year
Napoli couldn’t wait to blame me for everything and they wouldn’t even appeal my bans. It has all been very different here.”