Juventus chief executive, Jean Claude Blanc, has revealed the club will not be signing a left-back and thus has closed the door on Liverpool’s John Arne Riise.
The Norwegian left-back was linked with a move to the Bianconeri who are currently reinforcing their squad ahead of their Champions League return.
Riise’s future at Anfield is looking in doubt and reports in Italy claimed that Juve were paying close attention to the stopper.
However, the Bianconeri have revealed that they have no intention of signing a left-back.
“I can confirm that we will keep the left hand side of our defence as it is,” said Blanc.
“Cristian Molinaro and Paolo De Ceglie will be competing for the left-back place as they are two players who we have plenty of faith in.
“We want to show everyone that we can go far with our own home-grown players.”
The Bianconeri have already captured Albin Ekdal as well as Amauri and they are currently in talks over Xabi Alonso’s availability from the Reds.
Juventus president, Giovanni Cobboli Gigli, has in the past stated his intentions to focus on youth and it seems as if his philosophy is being adhered to by his directors.
The Norwegian left-back was linked with a move to the Bianconeri who are currently reinforcing their squad ahead of their Champions League return.
Riise’s future at Anfield is looking in doubt and reports in Italy claimed that Juve were paying close attention to the stopper.
However, the Bianconeri have revealed that they have no intention of signing a left-back.
“I can confirm that we will keep the left hand side of our defence as it is,” said Blanc.
“Cristian Molinaro and Paolo De Ceglie will be competing for the left-back place as they are two players who we have plenty of faith in.
“We want to show everyone that we can go far with our own home-grown players.”
The Bianconeri have already captured Albin Ekdal as well as Amauri and they are currently in talks over Xabi Alonso’s availability from the Reds.
Juventus president, Giovanni Cobboli Gigli, has in the past stated his intentions to focus on youth and it seems as if his philosophy is being adhered to by his directors.
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