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Verratti: I came close to Juventus move

September 28, 2012

By Adam Digby, Italy Correspondent

Marco Verratti has said he came close to joining Juventus in the summer but opted for Paris St Germain after the Italian club "only spoke of the future" while the French big spenders concentrated on the present.

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The midfielder, whose departure from Serie A was described as "a scandal" by the Italy coach Cesare Prandelli, gave a lengthy interview to La Gazzetta dello Sport in which he explained his decision to choose the Ligue 1 club ...

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