Marco Tardelli has urged Juventus to extend Claudio Marchisio’s contract, or risk losing him like they did Alex Del Piero.
Tardelli is a Bianconeri legend having spent 10 years in Turin, winning five Scudetti and the European Cup between 1975 and 1985, and has warned his old club to avoid a repeat of the situation which saw Del Piero leave the club.
Marco Tardelli has urged Juventus to extend Claudio Marchisio’s contract, or risk losing him like they did Alex Del Piero.
Tardelli is a Bianconeri legend having spent 10 years in Turin, winning five Scudetti and the European Cup between 1975 and 1985, and has warned his old club to avoid a repeat of the situation which saw Del Piero leave the club.
The Old Lady’s all-time top-scorer, Pinturicchio ended a 19 year association with the Turin giants at the end of the 2012 season after not being offered a new contract, and has described his departure as ‘traumatic’.
Marchisio has spent his entire career at Juventus, and Tardelli warns his old club not to make the same mistake twice.
“He’s one of the few home-grown Bianconeri players,” the 1982 World Cup winner said of Marchisio in an interview with Tuttosport.
“He’s been part of this whole era, and he’s the ideal symbol of the club.
“If I were part of the club I’d have no doubt – renew his contract or risk losing him.
“They should avoid another situation like the one with Del Piero. Even now I can’t explain why he was made to leave, with his drive and charisma he’s the perfect leader.
“I still hope that Alessandro will return to Turin and form a new bond with Juventus.”