Massimiliano Allegri comments on Real Madrid links
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has rubbished Real Madrid links, says he wants to stay in Italy.
It was reported by Spanish media that Real Madrid are considering to replace Zinedine Zidane with former Milan boss, but Allegri believes he is already already at a great club.
“I’ve never felt underappreciated in Italy,” he was quoted as saying by Marca.
Massimiliano Allegri comments on Real Madrid links
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“I just focus on my work and I’m already at a great club in Juventus. I have a contract here for another year.
“All of this makes me laugh. First, you [journalists] say I’m studying English, then if I’m studying Spanish.
“For me, it’s difficult to learn two languages in two months.
“I’d be better off improving my Italian because it can always be improved, or Piedmontese [regional dialect].”
While, Real Madrid defender Pepe has backed Zidane to become one of the best coach in World Football.
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“He has contributed many things,” said the centre-back when asked about Zidane’s impact.
“The first is teamwork, the second is ensuring we do not let ourselves get worn down in things that are not part of football.
“Zidane has been a player and knows what the players want and think. The unity of our group was clear in the last match.
“He has been a mythical player in our club and globally, we must let him do his job and he will be one of the best coaches in the world, I have no doubt about that.
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“He wants to win, but that doesn’t mean he has a bad temper. We respect him so much.”
“Roma have great players – they are good in Europe and one of the best in Italy,” added Pepe.
“They have fast players on the wings and that is the kind of thing which could cause us problems.
“We have to think about playing our game as the tie is not over yet. We have to face it with humility and team spirit, that is the way we will win.”