Juventus director Beppe Marotta reiterated Alvaro Morata “wants to stay, but it depends on Real Madrid,” and expects a tough Scudetto battle next year.
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Marotta was asked by Mediaset Premium how many of today’s starting XI will remain next season?
Juventus director Beppe Marotta reiterated Alvaro Morata “wants to stay, but it depends on Real Madrid,” and expects a tough Scudetto battle next year.
The Bianconeri end their Serie A season with a Scudetto party against Sampdoria, follow the action on our LIVEBLOG.
Marotta was asked by Mediaset Premium how many of today’s starting XI will remain next season?
“All of them. I’ve said many times that players only leave if they want to go. It is a group that has shown great quality, not just technically, but also as men and they can achieve even more important targets.
“We want to keep all of them, but there will be a few adjustments to improve an already-competitive squad.”
Real Madrid have a €30m buy-back option on Morata, so Juventus could in theory have no say in the matter.
“Morata is an important player for us and we have to wait for the Champions League Final, because it could change Real Madrid’s entire season, without forgetting they are playing for the Liga title today.
“We will meet afterwards and try to keep him, fully aware that the player wants to stay and has always made it clear this is the ideal habitat to grow.
“In my experience, there is no winning team without a winning club behind it. We are reference points and cannot allow the players any alibis. We have to support the activity of the Coach, respect the work of the players and that is how we climbed from 13th place in October to winning the title.
“Who do we fear for next season? It’s usually the same sides in the top six or seven, so the two Milan clubs, Napoli, Roma and the outsiders, without forgetting Fiorentina.”