Paulo Dybala assures he ‘always wanted to stay’ at Juventus and fake rumours about his contract demands ‘are said in order to turn the people against me.’
La Joya scored his first Serie A goal of the season in the 3-1 victory over Genoa this evening and it was like a weight taken off his shoulders.
“I think that goals mean a lot to us strikers in particular, it gives us confidence and I really needed it,” Dybala told Sky Sport Italia.
Paulo Dybala assures he ‘always wanted to stay’ at Juventus and fake rumours about his contract demands ‘are said in order to turn the people against me.’
La Joya scored his first Serie A goal of the season in the 3-1 victory over Genoa this evening and it was like a weight taken off his shoulders.
“I think that goals mean a lot to us strikers in particular, it gives us confidence and I really needed it,” Dybala told Sky Sport Italia.
“For many games I didn’t feel relaxed at the moment I had to hit the ball or even control it. I wasn’t myself and I felt that more and more with every game that passed.
“I missed the goal so much and I hope that this can give me the confidence to keep me going in the next games.
“I had an incredible season last year, then it was the complete opposite. I watched everything changing, I thought a thousand things, but perhaps that was the biggest mistake, because I just wasn’t relaxed on the pitch. I might not have had a great game tonight, but this can really help.”
Dybala ran to the touchline after his goal to hug coach Andrea Pirlo.
“I have a great rapport with the coach. We talk all the time, and he is someone who rarely talks in general, so it’s special to have that personal dialogue.”
Another reason for Dybala’s tension lately is the on-going contract negotiations, but he assures the stories of wanting €15m per year wages are inaccurate.
“So many things that aren’t true have been said about the contract. My agent was in Turin for a long time and was never called up.
“It disappoints me to hear talk of invested financial figures. It would be better if the truth could be told, because talking about those figures in the current situation pits the fans against me, with all the love I have for Juventus.
“I gave very few interviews and when I do speak, I try to say the most logical things.”
Dybala was asked outright if he his future is still in Turin.
“I love Juventus,” he replied. “I have always said that I want to stay at Juventus. I have a good rapport with the fans and these things have been said in order to turn the people against me. I am very loyal to this club and the people know that.”