Pirlo: I’ll stay at Juve

Andrea Pirlo has mused on the value of his Player of the Year award and commented of his intention to stay at Juventus.

The 34-year-old was named best playmaker and then Player of the Year at Monday night’s Gran Gala del Calcio, in recognition of efforts in 2012-13.

Andrea Pirlo has mused on the value of his Player of the Year award and commented of his intention to stay at Juventus.

The 34-year-old was named best playmaker and then Player of the Year at Monday night’s Gran Gala del Calcio, in recognition of efforts in 2012-13.

“This award is important, it is even better because I was nominated by my colleagues, which is the best reward for a footballer,” Pirlo reflected in receiving the latter award for a second consecutive year.

“How important is that? I think it is the most beautiful thing, they do the same job as me, they see what you do on the field and so I am even more proud to receive this award.”

Speculation is that Pirlo is on the verge of agreeing a new two-year contract to commit to Juventus.

“Will I stay at Juve? Yes, yes.”