Alessandro Del Piero has “no regrets” over his Juventus departure, and doesn’t rule-out returning one day.
The forward left the club in 2012 after the Bianconeri didn’t offer a new contract, closing out his career with Sydney FC and Delhi Dynamos.
Many were unhappy with the way the club treated one of its legends, but Pinturicchio insists his relationship with Juve President Andrea Agnelli is fine.
Alessandro Del Piero has “no regrets” over his Juventus departure, and doesn’t rule-out returning one day.
The forward left the club in 2012 after the Bianconeri didn’t offer a new contract, closing out his career with Sydney FC and Delhi Dynamos.
Many were unhappy with the way the club treated one of its legends, but Pinturicchio insists his relationship with Juve President Andrea Agnelli is fine.
“It’s a long-distance relationship since I’m not in Turin and we don’t have the chance to see each other, but there’s no problem for me,” Del Piero told Corriere dello Sport.
“There are no regrets, we just parted ways. I’m happy with my life.
“Could I return in future? I don’t put limits on what could happen in the future, in any field.”
The Old Lady’s all-time top-scorer also looked ahead to this weekend’s Derby d’Italia against Inter.
“Juve are coming off the draw in the Champions League with Sevilla, a game they wanted to get more from.
“This 0-0 will give the team even more determination after the great start to the League season. Inter are on the rise, and the second half against Pescara showed they have unity, character and a deep bench.
“Of course it won’t be a decisive meeting, but it can give a boost to the season, particularly for the Nerazzurri.
“Allegri’s team is the stronger, but there’s a big difference between saying a team is favourite and thinking the win is already in the bag.
”Finally, the World Cup-winner was asked about some of this summer’s signings, starting with Dani Alves, Miralem Pjanic, Juan Cuadrado and Medhi Benatia.
“I’d sum it up like this: they have quality, experience, and are used to playing high-pressure games,” Del Piero explained.
“I like them as reinforcements.
“Marko Pjaca? In the midst of the arrival of so many great names, maybe his arrival went under the radar a bit, but Juve have a player with enormous potential. Now the pitch will speak.
“Did I expect Juventus to spend €90m on Gonzalo Higuain? No, I must admit that. Investing so much money on one player, even such a proven one, is a brave choice because there’s no margin for error.
“Higuain can give a lot, because he’s in the prime of his career but he’s also very hungry. And, as we’ve seen already, he has great harmony with his new teammates.”