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When the CR7 was purchased, we were all enthusiastic but football is not a sum of addenda but a combination. He is a great champion but now he is an entity in his own right, he is a company. Juventus, which based his strength in the collective, came out demolished. When Allegri was sacked he told Agnelli that CR7 had blocked the growth of the group: he was right because Allegri returned two years later and CR7 was released.I am sure a lot went on about CR7 and his big move but I bet it didn't help the team in the end. CR 7 looks good and has had his years but basically is going to be toxic to the team chemistry wherever he goes
I am sure a lot went on about CR7 and his big move but I bet it didn't help the team in the end. CR 7 looks good and has had his years but basically is going to be toxic to the team chemistry wherever he goes
Conte proved to be a phenomenon in rebuilding Juventus. He took a seventh place team and reached three league titles. It was incredible psychological work and then he repeated the same at Chelsea. It is evident that at this stage he is a magician.no. conte did
that was only an advice, if you'll continue with allegri good for you, good luck
Ronaldo killed Juve’s team spirit – Buffon
Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Juventus proved damaging to their prospects as they lost team spirit.
Buffon is currently back in Serie B with his first club Parma and has no intention of retiring just yet, as he tries to earn promotion with the Ducali.
And speaking to TUDN.com Buffon commented on the effect that Ronaldo had on Juventus after arriving Serie A.
“Juve had the chance to win the Champions League the first year he arrived, which was the year I was at Paris Saint-Germain, and I couldn’t figure out what happened,” said Buffon.
“When I returned, I worked with CR7 for two years and we did well together, but I think Juve lost that DNA of being a team.
“We reached the Champions League Final in 2017 because we were a side full of experience, but above all we were a single unit and there was this competition for places within the group that was very strong. We lost that with Ronaldo.”
As Conte was taking over at Juventus, would you say the other big teams were on a slight decline, or were they still equally competitive?Conte proved to be a phenomenon in rebuilding Juventus. He took a seventh place team and reached three league titles. It was incredible psychological work and then he repeated the same at Chelsea. It is evident that at this stage he is a magician.
Allegri in 2015 was very intelligent: he took Conte's job and starting from that goal he made an evolution. Allegri is more "corporate", he never goes publicly against the club. Conte has a different method, a hurricane and he has worked splendidly with you. Sarri, on the other hand, was a jerk, unsuitable for big clubs
It was a particular moment: Italian football was taking a step back but he took over a disastrous team. If I'm not mistaken, we had lost 4-1 to Fulham in the Europa League last year. There had been champions at the end of their career: Del Piero, Cannavaro, Trezeguet. He was a magician to rebuild by bringing awareness back into the group. In the Premier League already with Chelsea he has shown that he knows how to work. In my opinion you are much closer in the league than you seem to be in Liverpool and Manchester City. If he has valid grafts, I think the next championship will be very good. He usually takes 1-2 years to get to the top and if he stays it's just to win. He will not stay to fight for third place. It is part of his process of working on the brains of the players.As Conte was taking over at Juventus, would you say the other big teams were on a slight decline, or were they still equally competitive?
I stopped following Italian football when we stopped airing the matches on TV here in the UK so curious what the state of competition was like during Conte’s rein.
Looking at the PL, City and Liverpool will take a good few years to match and I’m wondering what could likely be achieved next year if Conte has the backing he needs.
Thank you for the insight.It was a particular moment: Italian football was taking a step back but he took over a disastrous team. If I'm not mistaken, we had lost 4-1 to Fulham in the Europa League last year. There had been champions at the end of their career: Del Piero, Cannavaro, Trezeguet. He was a magician to rebuild by bringing awareness back into the group. In the Premier League already with Chelsea he has shown that he knows how to work. In my opinion you are much closer in the league than you seem to be in Liverpool and Manchester City. If he has valid grafts, I think the next championship will be very good. He usually takes 1-2 years to get to the top and if he stays it's just to win. He will not stay to fight for third place. It is part of his process of working on the brains of the players.
Thank you for the insight.
I’m sure good things are in store, and whilst it was very clear what he was able to do with Chelsea, I’ve always been keen to find out more about his time at Juventus.
Just an outstanding signing. I doubt even he can believe how well it’s gone.
If Romano is correct, the best part of the financial deal is:
Potential €35m clause would be paid in five installments.
So we can sign Kulu permanently now but it doesn't do much damage to this summer's transfer kitty.
I've juat about learnt how to say it properly....... and I still get it wrong!!!Absolutely love him.
Special talent! and I really enjoy saying his name!
When a release clause is met then it has to be up font.All transfer fees are paid over the length of the contract. It's rare a club asks for the fee upfront.