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Marotta on Pirlo and Vucinic

Dec 2, 2013

Beppe Marotta admits Andrea Pirlo’s injury was an unexpected blow and “won’t force” Mirko Vucinic to stay at Juventus.

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The director spoke to Sky Sport Italia after tests showed Pirlo is out for at least a month with a second degree lesion to his knee ligament.

“This was unexpected and we won’t say anything more today. He will start treatment tomorrow and try to get back as soon as possible,” noted Marotta.

There was a message on the club website of Milan, Pirlo’s former team, wishing the midfielder good luck in his recovery.

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Marotta was also asked about the reports that Vucinic will be sold or loaned out in January – possibly to Manchester United in exchange for Nani.

“Clearly the media is talking about potential new signings, but this team has scored without fail for dozens of games. There is no ‘goal problem’ and the defence has settled down now too.

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“Happy as we are with the players at our disposal, we won’t force anyone to stay. Those who do remain must do so with great hunger and fight for a place in the starting XI. Still, nobody so far has expressed the desire to leave.

“I wouldn’t talk about January arrivals right now, as the squad is achieving extraordinary things and we have one of the best Coaches in the world. Antonio Conte has been able to make the most of the resources and I wish to underline the Juventus Model.”

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Juventus don't need to spend in January - Marotta

The Bianconeri CEO says there will be numerous contract renewals
coming up in Turin, while ruling out the exits of star players.

Dec 3, 2012

Juventus chief Giuseppe Marotta has claimed that the club do not need to strengthen their squad in January to secure a third successive Scudetto.

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The Bianconeri have been linked with a loan move for Manchester United winger Nani but the club CEO says they are focused on securing players for the future, such as when they signed striker Fernando Llorente on a Bosman transfer last winter ahead of a summer move.

"We do not need to patch up the squad in January - at this stage, we want to build for the future," he told Tuttosport. "Think about how last year at this stage we were laying the groundwork by signing Llorente.

"This is how we want to continue, moving with the times, paying attention to opportunities in the transfer market that will allow us to beat opposition."

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Arturo Vidal is expected to sign a contract extension with the Turin club imminently and Marotta says that more renewals are in the pipeline, while insisting they have no plans to sell their finest stars.

"In this period it is essential that we renew deals, not just for Vidal - Andrea Barzagli, for example," he continued. "Plus all the others who are showing great quality as usual.

"We have no intention of selling our best players. Certainly those who stay must be willing to give their all. We don't intend to force anybody to stay, but no one has asked for a transfer."

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The 58-year-old also praised the squad for their recent stellar form having initially trailed behind Roma at the start of 2013-14, which he believes was down to Italy's busy international football schedule during the summer.

"I think initially this season some players suffered by having to participate in the Confederations Cup, which required special preparation," Marotta added.

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"But as soon as they returned to peak condition... Well, you have seen how good we've been."

Having gone three points clear at the top of Serie A this weekend with a 1-0 win over Udinese, Antonio Conte's men next face Bologna on Friday.

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Manchester City's Kolarov not a Juventus target, insists Marotta

The Italian champions have dismissed reports that they are considering
a swoop for the Serbia international during the winter transfer window.

Dec 11, 2012

Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has made it clear that the Serie A leaders are not interested in signing Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov.

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The 28-year-old is again being linked with a move to the Bianconeri having allegedly attracted the attention of the Italian champions during the summer.

However, Marotta has insisted that Juventus are not considering a January swoop for the Serbia international.

"Kolarov is a player of absolute value," he told Mediaset. "However, there is no negotiation taking place at the moment and we have no intention of starting one up.

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"We are not interested in signing him."

Kolarov joined Manchester City from Lazio three years ago and is under contract to the Premier League club until June 2015.

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Marotta: 'No need to repair Juve'

Dec 15, 2013

Juventus director Beppe Marotta insists they “do not need to repair” the squad after their Champions League exit.

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The 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray put a massive dent in their campaign and their projected finances, dropping down into the Europa League.

“All teams take part in a competition to go as far as possible,” Marotta told Sky Sport Italia ahead of today’s 17.30 GMT kick-off with Sassuolo.

“We were very bitter at going out, but it is a tournament and each game can be decisive, whether good or bad. We’ll take this as a lesson for the future, as evidently some mistakes and unfavourable situations came together.

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“We have a good squad that suits the needs of the Coach. This summer we brought in two quality strikers and two youngsters who are making their mark.

“Juve don’t need to ‘repair’ the team in January and in all honesty I don’t think there will be any advantageous moves for us.”

Marotta also assured there were no problems regarding contract talks with Antonio Conte and Paul Pogba.

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“I think the written contract between Coach and club is complementary. The important thing is that both parties are satisfied and I believe that is the case. There’s no reason to think of a divorce.

“As for Pogba, we have no problems. He has settled in well and is growing. There are no signs he wants to change shirt.”

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Pirlo & Pogba will remain at Juventus, says Marotta

Both midfielders have been linked with a transfer away from the Old Lady,
but the club remain confident that they will stay put.

Dec 18, 2012

Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta is confident that Paul Pogba and Andrea Pirlo will opt to sign new contracts with the Serie A champions rather than leave the club.

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Pogba, 20, has been heavily linked with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks, while 34-year-old Pirlo's future at Juventus is increasingly in doubt as he approaches the end of his current deal.

Marotta, however, is hopeful that both midfielders will commit to the Bianconeri in the near future.

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"There will not be a present under the Christmas tree in the form of a contract renewal, but we are calm over the situation," Marotta told Rai Sport when questioned about the future of Pogba and Pirlo.

"We have a great relationship with both players and they see Juventus as their home. This is their natural habitat and it will be hard for them to find a batter place. I am optimistic that the situation will soon be solved."

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Marotta explains Conte silence

Dec 22, 2013

Antonio Conte refused to speak to the media, but director Beppe Marotta confessed Radja Nainggolan is “ideal for Juventus.”

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The Coach did not hold a Press conference before the 4-1 victory away to Atalanta and left journalists waiting after the final whistle too.

He is protesting at his name again being mentioned in the latest chapter of the Calcioscommesse match-fixing scandal.

“It is the duty of a club to support its Coach and help him to stay calm,” explained director Marotta on Sky Sport Italia.

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“He is bitter because his name gets dragged through the mud every time there is a new development in the Calcioscommesse investigation, despite the fact he has already paid a heavy price. He doesn’t want to keep answering the same questions on something that is far behind him.”

The Bianconeri conceded a goal after 744 minutes of football, but still dominated the second half to win 4-1 in Bergamo.

“We must not look at our five-point advantage from second place, as instead the consistency or results and performances are more important. Atalanta fought back quickly, but then over time Juve deserved the victory.

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“This is a solid group with real determination. We were built to win, adding important elements each year, and I must say today Fernando Llorente and Carlos Tevez made their mark.”

Marotta was asked about the January transfer window, as Mirko Vucinic has been linked with a move to England, while Juve are among those chasing Cagliari midfielder Nainggolan.

“Mirko is still recovering from a knee injury. If someone wants to leave then they will be allowed to go, but so far we have not heard any such sentiment expressed.

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“As for Nainggolan, he is a great player and one that is ideal for Conte’s Juventus philosophy. We have a good rapport with Cagliari, so we’ll see what happens.

“Would his arrival mean selling Arturo Vidal? No, at least for this season no big names will be leaving.”

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Final factor spurs on Juventus

Dec 24, 2013

Juventus director general Beppe Marotta has admitted that winning the Europa League is now an objective.

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The Old Lady were demoted to the competition after losing their final Champions League game 1-0 at Galatasaray.

“The fact that the Europa League Final will be played at the Juventus Stadium in Turin will push us to give the maximum,” he noted.

“We are bitter with the way that we were knocked out of the Champions League, but we should never have got to the last game with it all to play for.”

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The Old Lady were shown the door by Galatasaray, who beat them 1-0 on a terrible pitch after the tie was originally abandoned because of snow.

Juve will play Trabzonspor in the next round of the Europa League, while they could face Fiorentina in the last 16 if they both progress.

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Juve: 'We won't sell Pogba'

Jan 4, 2014

Juventus dg Beppe Marotta reiterated “we’ve no intention of selling Paul Pogba. On the contrary, he’ll renew his contract.”

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The French midfielder arrived on a free transfer from Manchester United and has quickly climbed through the ranks to become a key figure for both club and country.

“There is nothing more to add,” Marotta told Tuttosport when asked about a Paris Saint-Germain offer.

“We’ve no intention of selling Pogba. On the contrary, he’ll renew his contract.”

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Negotiations to extend the 20-year-old’s deal are at an advanced stage.

Meanwhile, the paper also suggests Juve’s January transfer targets include Cagliari midfielder Radja Nainggolan, Parma winger Jonathan Biabiany and Manchester United’s Nani.

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Marotta: Pirlo exit out of the question

The 34-year-old playmaker has been linked with a reunion with Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid
in recent weeks but is now said to be on the verge of extending his stay in Turin.

Jan 7, 2014

Andrea Pirlo's Juventus contract is due to expire in the summer but general manager Giuseppe Marotta has reassured fans that the midfielder is close to signing a new deal with the club.

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The veteran playmaker's three goals in 14 league appearances have boosted the Bianconeri's bid for a third successive Serie A title and, thanks to Sunday's 3-0 win over second-placed Roma, the reigning champions are now eight points clear at the top of the table.

Marotta is happy with the way his team have performed this season and has stated that the club are not looking to offload anybody during the January transfer window.

"The team is a strong and functional group and we do not want to sell anybody," he is quoted as saying by La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport.

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"We have a plan that goes on for three years and, at this moment in time, there is no possibility of selling Pirlo, even though his contract is coming to the end.

“Relations are excellent between Pirlo and the club and we are currently seeking to prolong his contract.”

Marotta is also confident that Paul Pogba, who has reportedly attracted the interest of Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, will still be at Juventus Stadium next season.

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"He is a very good football player and so the eyes of big clubs are on him, but we don't want to sell him," he told Rai 2. "We will soon talk with his agent about his contract too."

Juventus, meanwhile, have been linked with Parma attacker Jonathan Biabiany and PSG winger Jeremy Menez but Marotta revealed that there are unlikely to be any new additions to Antonio Conte's squad before the end of the month.

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"They are very good players but we are not seeking players like them; the group is strong," he declared.

"We are not particularly interested in the January market."

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Marotta: No Marchisio issue

Jan 13, 2014

Beppe Marotta says that there is no issue with Claudio Marchisio, the club do not want to sell Paul Pogba, and he has commented on Domenico Berardi.

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Marchisio has notably dropped out of Juventus’ first-team line-up in recent weeks, whilst yesterday’s effort from the bench was the midfielder’s first goal of the season for the Bianconeri.

Whilst Manchester United boss David Moyes was in the stands to see that first hand on Sunday, Juve’s director general has backed Marchisio to stay put.

“There is no problem,” Marotta has made clear today on Radio 1.

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“Claudio is one of the few guys, along with Paolo De Ceglie, to have worn the Juventus shirt through every level of the youth sector.

“He has worn this shirt since he was eight years old and he loves these colours. Over the season there are many commitments and every player experiences periods of fewer minutes, but all is normal.

“I know him well and I can say with certainty that there is no case. The example is precisely the embrace between Claudio and Conte.”

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Speculation has also surrounding Paul Pogba’s position at the club, with Paris Saint-Germain continually linked with a bumper summer move.

“Juventus in its history has always bought many and sold few when talking about champions. From our point of view, we do not want to sell Pogba and so far we have closed the door to any possible buyer.

“Our aim is to consolidate the group, we do not want to sell him, but certain assessments must be made later.”

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Marotta, who also listed his hope of seeing Coach Antonio Conte become Juve’s version of Sir Alex Ferguson, was inevitably asked about Sassuolo’s Domenico Berardi, who scored four times yesterday against Milan and is co-owned by the Bianconeri.

“The boy is co-owned with Sassuolo and relations are excellent, whilst I am convinced that we will continue this collaboration.

“At the moment I do not know if Berardi will be part of the Juventus squad for next season.

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“He is only 19 and a move to Juventus is something that is very heavy for everyone. It is fetched to say that the player will be with us next year, we will talk in the next few months.”

Andrea Pirlo is widely believed to be on the verge of agreeing to a two-year contract extension with the Old Lady.

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“I told him last week that this is his natural habitat. We talked and in February we will find a solution to continue together.

“His will is clear, there is optimism and little to reach before an agreement.”

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‘Morata unreachable, Pogba unsellable’

Jan 17, 2014

Beppe Marotta has denied asking after Alvaro Morata and has also reiterated that Juventus do not intend to sell Paul Pogba.

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Into the January transfer window and speculation continues to surround the Bianconeri and future market moves.

Recent rumours have once more paired them with interest in a Real Madrid striker, this time the Spanish side’s young star Morata.

“I believe that Morata is unreachable, but we have never spoken with Real Madrid,” Marotta has countered this week to reporters.

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“He is one of those players that will become a champion and so is generating great interest.”

Another name regularly making the gossip columns is Pogba, who has been paired with interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

“We know his value and we are not going to sell him anyway. So far there have not been any requests from Paris Saint-Germain.

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“We are concentrated on this season, which could lead to some extraordinary results and history for the club, even as we are aware there could be some difficulties ahead.”

Reports also suggest Fabio Quagliarella is edging towards the exit, but like the player’s agent, the Old Lady’s director general has suggested otherwise.

“We have a group of players attached to the shirt and will only make any transfers if someone wants to go.”

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Juventus is Pirlo's home - Marotta

The 34-year-old is out of contract in the summer but the Juve
director says negotiations over a new deal are progressing well.

Jan 17, 2014

Juventus director Beppe Marotta is certain that Andrea Pirlo will sign a new contract at the club in the near future.

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The veteran midfielder's current deal expires at the end of the season and there have been rumours of interest from Real Madrid, where he would reunite with former mentor Carlo Ancelotti.

However, the club are adamant that he will extend his stay in Turin, having been a key part of the side who have won back-to-back Scudetti since Antonio Conte's arrival.

"As president Agnelli said, Juventus is Pirlo's home," he told La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport.

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"The road to renewal is all downhill from here."

Fellow midfielder Paul Pogba is the subject of interest from Paris Saint-Germain but Marotta insists that the Frenchman will not leave Juve.

"We've read about PSG's interest in Pogba, but we have had no official offers. If we did, we would courteously say that we have no intention of selling the player."

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The 56-year-old is also hopeful that Juventus can make up for their early Champions League exit with glory in the Europa League, but is wary of a fixture pile-up.

"We have a big squad, which allows us to win every competition. But it is true that there'll be little time between matches," he continued.

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"When we play the second leg against Trabzonspor [in the last 32] we arrive in Italy on Friday morning and play against Milan on Sunday at San Siro.

"The national team's schedule doesn't allow us to postpone this until Monday and this is a problem."

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Juventus chief Marotta: Inter owner Thohir
broke his word over collapsed Vucinic-Guarin deal

The Bianconeri official says he may never do business with the Nerazzurri again,
claiming the Indonesian was guilty of showing a lack of respect towards the players involved.

Jan 22, 2014

Juventus director general Beppe Marotta has accused Inter owner Erick Thohir of breaking his word over the proposed swap deal involving Mirko Vucinic and Fredy Guarin.

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The Colombia international appeared to be on his way to Turin on Monday in exchange for the Bianconeri's Montenegrin forward and a relatively small sum of money, believed to be in the region of €1.5 million.

Inter then blocked the transfer after an angry reaction from their supporters only to then seemingly resurrect the deal before finally calling it off once and for all on Tuesday.

The Nerazzurri subsequently claimed that they did not feel that the "necessary technical and financial conditions were in place" to complete the swap, but Marotta has now reacted angrily to Inter's behaviour throughout the whole affair, saying that Thohir had disrespected two decent professionals in Vucinic and Guarin.

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"This press conference was called after the statement released by Inter, which we found disconcerting," the Bianconeri director told reporters on Wednesday. "We wanted to set the record straight.

"The Vucinic-Guarin deal was verbally agreed by both parties. Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli received a text from Thohir at 10:48 on Monday confirming the deal.

"The main reason we called this press conference was the lack of respect shown towards two serious, professional footballers.

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"My being here is a necessary act to protect Juventus and the professionals who have been treated unfairly."

Marotta also stated that there is no chance of Juve allowing Vucinic to move to the Giuseppe Meazza unless Thohir explains himself to Bianconeri supremo Agnelli.

"As things stand there's no real possibility that Vucinic could join Inter," he declared.

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"Inter asked us for permission to speak to Vucinic back in mid-December - that's when negotiations started.

"Once it became clear there was to be no money exchanged, we considered the option of a player swap. Vucinic is a great player.

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"If there are to be any future negotiations, Thohir will have to offer an explanation to Agnelli - beyond yesterday's statement.

"But I now know better than to set up a deal with them - not for a lack of reliability, but a lack of seriousness."

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Juventus-Inter relationship at its lowest
since Calciopoli after Vucinic-Guarin swap scandal

The old rivals of Italian football are at each other's throats again
following Erick Thohir's last-minute decision to pull the plug on their agreed deal.

Jan 25, 2014

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By Kris Voakes | International Football Correspondent

They’ve fallen out before and are bound to do so again, but Juventus and Inter are currently going through another rocky period in their long, turbulent relationship following the breakdown of this week’s proposed Mirko Vucinic-Fredy Guarin swap deal.

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With an agreement firmly in place and the final switch set to be given the go-ahead, Inter owner Erick Thohir made an 11th-hour decision to renege, keeping Guarin in Nerazzurri colours and leaving Vucinic stuck at Vinovo.

Thohir’s claims that there was a lack of “necessary technical and financial conditions” amid rumours he questioned Vucinic's fitness drew the ire of the player's agent and of Juventus director-general Giuseppe Marotta, who delivered a tirade against Thohir and Inter in a press conference on Wednesday.

It is nothing new that these clubs should find themselves on opposite sides of the trenches. They have been sworn enemies since 1961, when the FIGC awarded Inter a 2-0 Derby d’Italia victory after a pitch invasion in Turin only to reverse the decision on the eve of the season’s end, effectively handing the title to Juventus amid rumours of influence from Bianconeri chief Umberto Agnelli.

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The rearranged game went ahead, but Inter president Angelo Moratti ordered coach Helenio Herrera to send out his youth team, with Juve subsequently winning 9-1.

Relations gradually improved over the ensuing years until in 1998, the rivalry sparked once more over the now-infamous flashpoint at the Stadio delle Alpi. Mark Iuliano’s foul on Ronaldo in the penalty area went unpunished and 20 seconds later Taribo West brought down Alessandro Del Piero in the opposing box. Although Del Piero missed from the spot, Juve held on for a 1-0 win that was decisive in the Scudetto race between the sides.

Then, of course, there was the great Calciopoli scandal of 2006. Juventus were relegated to Serie B, suffered a nine-point deduction and were stripped of two titles amid claims they had breached sporting laws by approaching referees and delegates ahead of fixtures.

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However, the Turin club maintain to this day that Inter were behind the wiretaps which uncovered their misdemeanours and were themselves guilty of graver dealings. Their case seemed to be supported by a civil ruling in 2011, but the accusations and counter-claims will go on forever due to the statute of limitations making the whole saga a closed conversation.

But just as bygones were becoming bygones once more, the bizarre collapse of the proposed swap has left the two parties at loggerheads again, with Marotta’s inflammatory words painting Thohir as a dishonest and disrespectful operator.

"Inter asked us for permission to speak to Vucinic back in mid-December - that's when negotiations started,” said Marotta. “Once it became clear there was to be no money exchanged, we considered the option of a player swap.”

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From there Inter continued to tread the path towards an agreement, with Guarin and Vucinic heading in opposite directions for talks over the finer details of the transfer. It wasn’t until Thohir jumped in at the last moment that anybody realised there might be a stumbling block.

Since the deal’s collapse, Inter fans have also vented their fury at the club, calling for the heads of technical director Marco Fassone and sporting director Marco Branca, the two men who were key to the initial negotiations being started. Some Interisti gathered earlier this week outside the club offices with banners asking for the removal of the "bad apples". The whole saga has left the Nerazzurri looking somewhat shambolic in their operations.

As for their relationship with Juventus, that once again looks to be shot to pieces.

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"If there are to be any future negotiations, Thohir will have to offer an explanation to president Andrea Agnelli,” blasted Marotta. “But I now know better than to set up a deal with them - not for a lack of reliability, but a lack of seriousness."

Just months after the heralding of a new era at Appiano Gentile, Inter are back in Juve’s bad books. While so much changes in Italian football, everything always remains the same.

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Marotta: 'Vucinic is a Juve player'

Jan 25, 2014

Juventus dg Beppe Marotta explained Mirko Vucinic is welcome to stay after his move to Inter collapsed.

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He held a tense Press conference criticising the Nerazzurri for the way they handled the affair, pulling the plug on a swap deal between Vucinic and Fredy Guarin.

“I want to point out I intervened out of a respect for the truth. I always said we would only sell a player if he asked to be sold. Inter made a request, Vucinic had agreed terms, but he is now back in our squad and to all intents and purposes a Juventus player. We’ll see in future.”

Guarin was an unusual target for the Bianconeri, so does that mean they are looking for another player with those characteristics?

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“It was an opportunity that was proposed to us in January, as we don’t really need to ‘fix’ any issues in the current squad,” Marotta told Sky Sport Italia.

“We wanted to look after our club and our player, but also give an exhaustive response to the Inter statement. Will Inter come back for Vucinic? I don’t know, but he’s back training with us and they will have to begin with a new dynamic.”

Tonight Juve face Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico and Andrea Pirlo is rested in favour of Claudio Marchisio.

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“Juventus must have a whole squad full of quality who can step up whenever needed in a packed fixture list. The Coach evaluates their form and puts out the best XI for that game each time. There are no guaranteed starters at Juventus.

“Marchisio is gaining in tactical and technical experience all the time, becoming a very versatile player who can cover several midfield roles. We believe in him.”

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Marotta: 'Juve like Osvaldo'

Jan 29, 2014

Juventus chief Beppe Marotta confirmed “we like Dani Osvaldo” and will only sell Mirko Vucinic “if he asks to go.”

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The general manager spoke to La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport at an event to commemorate club legend Gianni Agnelli at Palazzo Giustiniani this evening and opened up on some big transfer stories.

Sky Sport Italia are increasingly confident Juve will make a formal offer tonight for Southampton striker Osvaldo, who was suspended for attacking teammate Jose Fonte in a training session. They hope to take him on loan for €1.5m with an option to buy at the end of the season.

“We like Osvaldo and other clubs like him too,” commented Marotta. “He is an excellent player, but before buying anyone we need to sell.”

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Vucinic had been on the verge of completing his transfer to Inter in exchange for Fredy Guarin when it was all called off at the last minute by Nerazzurri President Erick Thohir.

“Vucinic? He will leave only if he asks to go.”

Marotta was also asked about other stories hitting the headlines recently, including gossip around the future of Gianluigi Buffon’s marriage.

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“Antonio Conte will soon renew his contract, there will be no problems with Andrea Agnelli. He can become our Alex Ferguson, even if in Italy a Coach isn’t quite a manager in the same way.

“Buffon is going through a difficult moment and has to divide the man from the athlete. I have no doubt he will manage it. He’s a great professional, our captain. He’ll beat away those blows.”

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Marotta: 'Osvaldo, Vucinic opportunities'

Jan 30, 2014

Juventus chief Beppe Marotta confirmed Dani Osvaldo “is an opportunity,” but Mirko Vucinic’s future “is up to him.”

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The Bianconeri general manager spoke to journalists at the TMW Awards this evening and naturally was asked about the latest transfer deals.

These include Southampton striker Osvaldo and offers from Arsenal, Monaco and Valencia for Vucinic.

“It is a transfer window in which Juventus have no need to repair anything and I say that with pride,” smiled Marotta.

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“We are evaluating all the opportunities and Osvaldo is undoubtedly an opportunity for everyone. He is an Italian player who will go to the World Cup, so we look at him with interest, but as of today there is nothing.”

Today Vucinic’s agent declared he would not be joining Arsenal, as he was determined to remain at Juventus.

“Vucinic was at the centre of that intrigue with Inter and had accepted the move, so now he has to decide his future,” added Marotta.

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“We respect him, he has some good opportunities open to him and it’s up to him now.”

If Vucinic does not leave, then that is bound to stop the Bianconeri bringing in Osvaldo.

“We have five strikers, but there is a day and a half left before the deadline, so we’ll evaluate the situation hour by hour.”

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Marotta was also asked about Paul Pogba, who is said to be a huge target for Paris Saint-Germain.

“We will meet his representatives to discuss the new contract, but it’s not a problem. He already has a contract with us and the player realises Juventus is his natural habitat to continue growing.”

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Juve’s contract renewal plan

Feb 3, 2014

The giornalaccio rosa dello Sport suggest that February will see Juventus begin to work through a number of players’ contract renewals.

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Whilst Andrea Pirlo is see as all but signed off on a two-year extension to commit to the Bianconeri beyond this summer, the pink paper have listed a number of others in the squad set to open similar talks.

Reserve goalkeeper Marco Storari is out of contract in June, with it seen that a new deal is very much on his determination, with the club listing a number of alternatives in his position should he opt to leave.

Andrea Barzagli is seen as with a draft agreement to extend for one year already in place, whilst extensions for Giorgio Chiellini and Stephan Lichtsteiner to June 2017 are also seen as without obstacles.

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Paul Pogba remains a priority to renew, whilst Claudio Marchisio’s situation will also reportedly be evaluated, as well as Sebastian Giovinco.

The latter’s current deal expires in June 2015, as do those of Mirko Vucinic and Fabio Quagliarella, so uncertainty on this trio remains.

Whilst Antonio Conte’s contract also runs through to June 2015, Juve are seen as keen to extend that.

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Juve fought through San Siro suffering - Marotta

The CEO praised his team after they increased their lead at the top
of Serie A, but warns there is room for improvement in European competitions.

Mar 3, 2014

Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta is delighted with the team defeated AC Milan 2-0 on Sunday despite being up against it for much of the match.

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The Scudetto holders beat the Rossoneri 2-0 thanks to goals from Fernando Llorente and Carlos Tevez and the victory has seen them increase their lead to 11 points at the top of the Serie A after second-placed Roma could only draw against Inter.

"I want to recognise the great quality that this group has," the club CEO told Sky Sport. "They have done a great job and got a very important victory.

"Milan worried us. We know you can suffer against them but we have proven ourselves to be strong."

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Marotta went on to praise head coach Antonio Conte and his team, but he still believes there is room for improvement in continental competitions.

"We are a large group led by a great coach but everything can be improved," he added. "Especially in a European perspective, but at the moment it is too early to talk about this."

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Marotta: 'I visited Real Madrid'

Mar 5, 2014

Juventus director Beppe Marotta admits he met with Real Madrid today, but wouldn’t say if it involved Paul Pogba or Arturo Vidal.

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The Bianconeri general manager is in Madrid for tonight’s Spain-Italy friendly and was spotted at the Merengues headquarters.

“Today I did visit Real Madrid, but even if I had spoken about Pogba and Vidal I wouldn’t tell you,” Marotta said to Sky Sport Italia.

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He was also asked about the row over the last few days between Antonio Conte and Italy boss Cesare Prandelli over the decision to call up Giorgio Chiellini when not 100 per cent fit.

“Conte said certain things because he loves Juve too much, but I will shake Prandelli’s hand.”

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Marotta: 'Pogba value immense'

Mar 9, 2014

Juventus director Beppe Marotta assured Paul Pogba’s value “is immense and he’ll stay with us for many years.”

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The general manager spoke to Sky Sport Italia ahead of today’s Serie A game with Fiorentina.

After reports this week PSG offered €70m for the French midfielder, Marotta was asked how much Pogba is worth.

“His value is immense. We are happy to have him and did not discuss him with anyone. This is his natural habitat and he’ll stay with us for many years.”

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Andrea Pirlo is suspended today, so Marotta was questioned on potential replacements in future.

“Our football is global, so players are not tied down to one specific role. There is the option to change system and adapt players like Claudio Marchisio to positions that they are not naturals in.

“Juventus are always looking for eclectic players.”

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The Bianconeri have many starlets out on loan, including Fausto Rossi whose goal allowed Real Valladolid to beat Barcelona on Saturday.

“Rossi’s case is emblematic of our football, as to make his mark he had to go to Spain. He was out on loan to several Serie B clubs and never settled. It means certain homegrown resources could be used better in Serie A.”

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Marotta: Champions League exit cost Juve €25 million

The 56-year-old says the new stadium has boosted the club's financial growth
but revealed the extent of the damage their early Champions League exit has had on the club.

Mar 19, 2014

Juventus director Giuseppe Marotta has revealed that exiting the Champions League cost the club €25 million.

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Antonio Conte's side were knocked out of the competition in December after finishing third in Group B.

Juve's Champions League fate eventually went down to the final group game and a 1-0 defeat at Galatasaray saw the Turkish champions progress at the expense of Conte's men, a result that Marotta admitted has had a significant financial impact on the Turin outfit.

"A football club has to deal with an imponderable factor," he told Corriere dello Sport.

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"And that's results on the field. The imponderable is the uncertainty of the game.

"Just one goal can have such a huge meaning. Our exit from the Champions League cost us €25m."

But Marotta is upbeat about Juve's overall financial performance, which he says has been positively impacted by the 2011 move to the 41,000-seater Juventus Stadium.

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"Our financial growth compared to the rest of Europe is slow - compared to England for instance," Marotta added.

"In some stadiums we have under 50 per cent attendance. But for us, the new stadium has played a key role in the diversification of our revenues.

"More people through the turnstiles means more opportunities in the market."

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Marotta: 'Napoli like provincials'

Apr 3, 2014

Juventus director Beppe Marotta blasted Napoli’s “excessive euphoria” and said they “acted like provincial little clubs.”

The Partenopei earned a 2-0 victory in Serie A on Sunday night, ending the 22-round unbeaten run of the leaders, but remain 17 points adrift.

“We were a little annoyed by the excessive euphoria of Napoli, who after all only won one League game that is worth three points,” Marotta told Sky Sport Italia.

“They acted like one of those little provincial clubs who go mad after beating a big team, which is reductive for a side like Napoli.”

Marotta was speaking from pitch side at the Stade de Gerland ahead of tonight’s Europa League quarter-final against Lyon.

“We are hoping to get some players back to full fitness after injuries, particularly in defence. This is a very important test against a well-drilled side to be feared, but we care about this trophy very much.

“As last year, we are left alone to represent Italy and it remains a very important competition, especially as the Final will be played in our stadium in Turin. We are proud to be protagonists.

“We are trying to achieve the extraordinary record of three consecutive Scudetti. Of course it’s difficult to go all the way in two tournaments, especially with the injuries recently. We also have Arturo Vidal suspended in midfield today, so the choices are limited.”

Today Paris Saint-Germain announced they were not interested in signing Paul Pogba.

“We never had any contact with them, nor do we intend to sell. It’s still time for him to grow in his natural habitat of Juventus and we have no intention of losing him.”

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Marotta: 'No to technology'

Apr 5, 2014

Juventus chief Beppe Marotta maintains Serie A should return to 18 teams and is “strongly against” technology in football.

The general manager spoke to La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport, answering questions sent in by supporters.

“Juve had voted in favour of abolishing co-ownership deals, but the majority is what counts. Sooner or later UEFA will call for the harmonisation throughout the Leagues and this co-ownership situation only exists in Italy,” said Marotta.

“I don’t think there’s any chance of a European Super League. If anything there should be less of a gap between the Champions League and Europa League, as the latter is just not considered an appetising competition.”

Instead, Marotta believes returning Serie A to its old format of 18 teams rather than 20 would make a huge difference.

“Some have said the Italian League isn’t testing enough, but in terms of stress and motivation it is highly testing. Catania are bottom of the table with a 55 point gap between us, but they played the game of their lives. This is the difference between foreign Leagues and Serie A, as here the big clubs run into difficulties even against the provincial sides.

“It is necessary to reduce Serie A to 18 teams. That would cut the fixture list for European competition and the Italy squad, meaning players would be less exhausted.”

This season has seen more calls for video evidence and goalline technology in football to help referees, but Marotta made his position clear.

“Juve are strongly against video evidence during a game. It would change the nature of football, which is based on a continuous move. Besides, video evidence doesn’t always clarify the reality of a situation.

“Technology would be useful on the goalline, though.”

Juventus were the first club in Serie A to build and own their stadium, though others are trying to follow suit.

“A 41,000-seater is the perfect dimension. We are often sold out and have an average of over 90 per cent attendance,” continued Marotta.

“Now we want to raise the bar when it comes to investments, but first we must increase our firepower by raising more revenue. It is also necessary for the team to grow in terms of experience.

“Our objective is always to improve, as every year we have made a step forward and we will do so again this summer.

“However, Juventus do not depend just on the so-called ‘top player’ and favours teamwork. Just look at the number of different players who find the net.

“It is important to find players who are versatile and suited to the project, which plans for several different systems.

“We have also invested over the years in young players who are showing what they can do around Italy this season and we’ll try to bring some of them back to base.”

Marotta already has several irons in the fire to raise the Bianconeri revenue.

“Our partnership with Adidas will begin in 2015 and we are working in the Lega to get the most out of pay-per-view television rights.

“The secret is matching the optimum sporting requirements with business affairs. Competing at the top level means balancing the finances to guarantee the project is sustainable.”

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Marotta: 'Roma fine without Destro'

Apr 8, 2014

Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta insisted “the Scudetto race isn’t over yet” despite their lead and Mattia Destro’s ban.

The Bianconeri maintained the gap at the top of the table at eight points and Roma’s top scorer Destro will be suspended for the next four games.

“Destro is a little champion, but Roma can do without him, as they are a great team,” said Marotta at a talk at the Insubria University in Varese.

“The club is highly motivated, play well together and can cover for his absence. We have a good lead at the top, consolidated with an extraordinary campaign, but there are still 18 points to go and the Scudetto race isn’t over yet.

“For three seasons we have been the pace-setters and this puts a lot of strain on a side, but thanks to Antonio Conte we have maintained our position at the top and will try to stay there for even longer.

“Carlos Tevez and Fernando Llorente have scored 31 goals between them and I think they both deserve to go to the World Cup.”

Naturally, Marotta was asked about the Juventus Stadium, which is setting the benchmark for other Serie A clubs.

“It is the example to be followed. Most Italian stadiums are cathedrals in the desert, used only during the games. Our stadium has a daily life of its own and on match day welcomes spectators not just for the game, but to spend many enjoyable hours together.

“Directors also have a social responsibility towards the lads in the youth academy. They hope to become professionals, but Italian football will only allow three out of a hundred to achieve that aim.
“Therefore we wanted to become the first Italian football club to create our own college to ensure the players can combine sporting activity with learning and accompany them towards their diplomas.”

Marotta was asked who his favourite figures from the history of football were.

“In my view Pele and Diego Maradona were the greatest players, while as a Coach I’d say Sir Alex Ferguson not just for what he won, but because he covered an entire era at the top.”