Marko Pjaca “only thought of Juventus” ahead of his move from Dinamo Zagreb, despite interest from Milan.
The Croatian international eventually signed for the Bianconeri, despite Diavolo CEO Adriano Galliani travelling to Zagreb to try and strike a deal.
“I only thought of Juve,” Pjaca told Goal.
Marko Pjaca “only thought of Juventus” ahead of his move from Dinamo Zagreb, despite interest from Milan.
The Croatian international eventually signed for the Bianconeri, despite Diavolo CEO Adriano Galliani travelling to Zagreb to try and strike a deal.
“I only thought of Juve,” Pjaca told Goal.
“I always wanted Juventus, they were my first choice. There were several options, but I insisted on going to Juventus. They’re the best, a great team that’s winning trophies and playing regularly in the Champions League.
“It’s a big challenge, but that’s what I signed up for. I’m sure while I’m there I’ll improve and lift trophies.
“I haven’t talked to [Coach Max] Allegri, I spoke to [Mario] Mandzukic who told me great things about the club and the city.
“I haven’t spoken about the targets for the season, but I think they’re clear: a club that buys so many quality players should continue to dominate in Italy and win the Scudetto, but also in the Champions League.
“I don’t know if winning that is an obligation, but it’s definitely a target.
“I know that I’ll have to fight for a place at Juve, but I know what awaits me. Juve are much stronger than Dinamo, I know there isn’t a spot waiting for me but I’m ready for anything and I’ll try to prove myself.
“I was impressed when I signed. You can feel the greatness of Juve as a club in every respect, from the stadium to the medical centre. I’ll probably be a bit nervous the first time I walk into the dressing room.
“I’ll try to prove myself, I’ve started to learn Italian but of course it will be a big help to have Mandzukic and [Miralem] Pjanic nearby, guys who speak my language. Mandzo had already offered his help with anything, and I haven't had the chance to meet Pjanic yet.
“I can’t say it was my dream to play in Italy, I was open to anything, but in the end most of the offers came from there.
“I know Galliani was in Zagreb, but I never met him. At the time I was at Dinamo’s pre-season training camp in Slovenia.”
Pjaca is now the most expensive signing from Croatian football in history, does that put added pressure on him?
“No, I don't feel the pressure for being the most expensive transfer in Croatian league history, I just feel big honour and privilege.
“I am at Juventus, who pay out far more for other players than they paid for me, so I don't feel any pressure because of the money they spent to get me.
“I have so many people asking me for the Juventus jersey I will probably need to rent a truck to bring them next time when I come to Zagreb!”