Gerard Pique reveals how close he was to becoming a Juventus player

All through its historical past, Juventus has boasted among the best gamers in soccer, cementing their standing as probably the most profitable membership in Italian soccer. Nonetheless, regardless of their wealthy historical past and immense success, the Outdated Girl has struggled lately to seize the Serie A title. Whereas they’re rebuilding beneath Thiago Motta, it has not stopped them from lacking out on some top-tier signings previously. A kind of gamers is Gerard Piqué, a reputation that many Juve followers probably want had made their strategy to Turin.

The Spanish defender spent nearly all of his profession at Barcelona, the place he turned a membership legend, following a stint at Manchester United earlier in his profession. Nonetheless, Piqué was as soon as on the radar of Juventus, who expressed clear curiosity in signing him. The Bianconeri had even made their intentions recognized to carry him to Serie A, however ultimately, Piqué selected to return to Barcelona, the place he would go on to ascertain himself as among the best defenders of his technology.

In a latest interview, Piqué revealed the main points of his choice, confirming that he was on the point of becoming a member of Juventus in 2007 earlier than finally deciding in opposition to the transfer. He defined, as quoted by Il Bianconero:

“The final 12 months in Manchester, earlier than going to Barça, I used to be about to maneuver to Juventus. After I returned dwelling, I used to be not tempted. It was 2007.”

Whereas Juventus has had a wealthy historical past of attracting prime expertise, it’s clear that lacking out on Piqué, one of many recreation’s greatest defenders, was a serious blow for the membership. His illustrious profession at Barcelona may have been skilled in Turin, and in the present day, followers can solely marvel how totally different the membership’s historical past may need been had he signed for the Bianconeri.