Reports: Juve To Meet With Werder For Diego
The Bianconeri are edging closer to signing the Brazilian ace next summer and will have talks with the Bundesliga side next week.
Jan 13, 2009 3:45:22 AM
Juventus have been chasing Brazilian attacking midfielder Diego for some time with the rumours of a switch intensifying in the summer, however, a bid never materialized.
Juve revived their interest last October when Diego's father and agent, Djair da Cunha, travelled to Turin to have discussions with the Old Lady's directors.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports this morning that Juve are now keen to make an official move and director of sport Alessio Secco will fly out to Germany after next Sunday’s game with Lazio to re-open negotiations with Werder Bremen.
It is alleged that Juventus are eager to sound out the German outfit and see if they are willing to reduce their initial demands of €25 million.
Last month, coach Claudio Ranieri apparently gave the green-light to the operation. The 23-year-old is expected to fill Pavel Nedved’s boots at the Stadio Olimpico as 'Czech Fury' will retire at the end of the season.
Diego has been plying his trade in the German league since 2006 and has a contract with Werder until June 2011.
-- Vince Masiello, Goal.com
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