Claudio Marchsio says he ‘always wanted this shirt’ after renewing his Juventus contract until 2020.
The midfielder is a product of the Bianconeri youth system, has been at the club since childhood, and today’s announcement will almost certainly see him end his career in Turin.
“It’s a beautiful day, full of emotion,” Marchisio admitted in a Press conference to announce the new deal.
Claudio Marchsio says he ‘always wanted this shirt’ after renewing his Juventus contract until 2020.
The midfielder is a product of the Bianconeri youth system, has been at the club since childhood, and today’s announcement will almost certainly see him end his career in Turin.
“It’s a beautiful day, full of emotion,” Marchisio admitted in a Press conference to announce the new deal.
“It’s like the emotion I felt in 1993, when I turned up for my first training session. After all these years, I’ve always wanted this shirt, and I’m lucky to be able to continue at this great club for another five years.
“This isn’t a point where I feel I’ve arrived, I want to keep moving forward, to continue to win with this great team.”
Marchisio then discussed the aims for next season, as well as some moments from his Juve past.
“Like every year, we’re expecting a difficult Champions League campaign. This year we achieved a big goal, the final, but we have to keep an eye on the path which has slowly brought us to significant growth.
“We want to consolidate this year, to always be among the last eight, because everyone, apart from Barcelona in recent years, has found it very difficult to win it. So that’s our goal.
“As for my loyalty to the club, it wasn’t easy, because to come through a big youth system like Juve’s is not easy.
“I’ve always said, that as a Juventus fan I suffered for a year in Serie B, but if definitely helped me. I’m always available to try and give my best in any role, for any Coach.
“Having Juve in my heart has always given me that extra energy to always give my all, not just in every game, but in every training session too.
“That’s what I try to pass on to my teammates, especially the new ones, the idea of never giving up.”