Rodrigo Bentancur says “I hope to imitate Paul Pogba” at Juventus but that “Steven Gerrard and Andrea Pirlo are my points of reference”.
Bentancur is preparing for his first season with Juve after being confirmed to occupy a non-EU spot in their squad, and the Uruguayan starlet has big ambitions for his spell with the Bianconeri.
“I’m ready for Juventus, even if I’m only 20 years old,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport.
Rodrigo Bentancur says “I hope to imitate Paul Pogba” at Juventus but that “Steven Gerrard and Andrea Pirlo are my points of reference”.
Bentancur is preparing for his first season with Juve after being confirmed to occupy a non-EU spot in their squad, and the Uruguayan starlet has big ambitions for his spell with the Bianconeri.
“I’m ready for Juventus, even if I’m only 20 years old,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I made a lot of appearances for Boca, I debuted for them 17 and played at La Bombonera.
“Boca are an institution. I’m used to dealing with pressure as there was so much pressure of it [at Boca].
“Comparisons with Pogba? They’re an honour and I hope to imitate him. I’ll do my best to show my potential.
“My favourite position is in front of the defence in a two-man midfield, although I played everywhere but in goal for Boca.
“Forlan has always been my favourite player, but Gerrard and Pirlo are my points of reference in the role I play.
“I’m fortunate to train with some technically-incredible players at Juve and I hope to learn so much from them.
“I’m a very attacking player and I can turn the ball over quickly. Juve have seen these qualities in me, now I have to get better at them.”