Arturo Vidal reveals Juventus’ Champions League final defeat ‘had an impact’ on his decision to join Bayern Munich.
The Bianconeri were defeated 3-1 by Barcelona in Berlin at the end of last season, with the Chilean international then moving to Bavaria for €40m.
“Did we have the best midfield in the Champions League?” Vidal pondered in an interview with Bild.
Arturo Vidal reveals Juventus’ Champions League final defeat ‘had an impact’ on his decision to join Bayern Munich.
The Bianconeri were defeated 3-1 by Barcelona in Berlin at the end of last season, with the Chilean international then moving to Bavaria for €40m.
“Did we have the best midfield in the Champions League?” Vidal pondered in an interview with Bild.
“Certainly with [Andrea] Pirlo and [Paul] Pogba we were very, very strong in that area, very talented and creative. Unfortunately, in the final in Berlin, it wasn’t enough.
“I hope I’ll have more luck with Bayern. It was frustrating, for us at Juve it was a very difficult road, and we really were on the verge of the trophy.
“At 2-1 I was sure we’d equalise and win on penalties. Fortunately winning the Copa America brought me that joy.
“The defeat against Barça had an impact on my decision to leave Turin, because every player wants to lift that Champions League trophy into the air at some point in his career.
“I have the feeling that with Bayern I can win that trophy.”