Claudio Marchisio

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Controversy always brings Italy good luck, claims Marchisio

The offices of 18 Italian clubs were raided on Tuesday but the Juventus midfielder
feels the furore could well inspire the Azzurri to victory over Spain on Thursday.

Jun 26, 2013

Claudio Marchisio is unperturbed by the latest scandal to rock Serie A, arguing that domestic controversy often brings the best out of Italy on the international stage.

On Tuesday it emerged that officials from the Guardia di Finanza had raided the offices of 18 top-flight clubs in connection with an investigation into criminal conspiracy, international tax evasion, money laundering and invoice falsification in football.

Marchisio, currently preparing for Italy's daunting Confederations Cup clash with Spain on Thursday, shrugged off the news, pointing out that the furore could spur the Azzurri onto victory.

"We are used to certain situations," he Juventus midfielder told reporters on the eve of the game against la Roja.

"Indeed, these shocks usually bring us good luck: when something happens on the eve of a tournament, then the path of Italy is almost always positive."

Italy's World Cup success in 2006 came in the midst of the Calciopoli scandal, while the Nazionale's run to the final of Euro 2012 was preceded by a match-fixing scandal that resulted in dawn raids at Coverciano.

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Marchisio commits to Juventus

Aug 1, 2013

Juventus idol Claudio Marchisio has again pledged his future to his hometown club. “I want to stay here.”

The Italian international has been linked with a possible move away this summer, with Manchester United just one of the sides associated with his services.

“I’ve been playing for Juventus for 20 years and every summer for the last seven my name has been mentioned in the transfer market,” he told Tuttosport.

“Obviously I’m not denying that it is nice to see my name linked with other clubs, some of the most important and renowned in the world.

“It means that I am working well, that I have admirers. It is something to be proud of, but I haven’t spoken to anyone and I’m not aware of any concrete offers.

“I was a little disappointed in the summer that the club didn’t respond to the transfer rumours, but then that did arrive. I spoke with the directors.

“You never know what will happen and I wouldn’t be the first player to leave a club he grew up in, but my desire is to stay and keep winning with Juve.”

Marchisio has become a regular in the Old Lady starting XI down the years, but the emergence of Paul Pogba means he may have to work harder for a shirt in 2013-14.

“The new arrivals are more than welcome, as is the competition for places,” Marchisio continued.

“I know that there are a lot of midfielders and nobody wants to sit on the bench. But I know that you have to earn your place on a daily basis, training session by training session. You have to show the Coach, and yourself, your qualities.

“Conte knows what I can offer, even in another role, and he knows that I am at his disposal.”

Marchisio was primarily used in a central midfield three containing Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal. But he was also used as an advanced midfielder in 3-5-1-1 system late last term.

“We are a great squad,” the former Empoli loan player added. “The older players and the new arrivals know what we have to do to win.

“This season, thanks to the new arrivals and the experience we acquired last season, we’ll approach the Champions League in a much more decisive manner. We are aware of our strengths.”

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Marchisio flattered by Manchester United links

The midfielder has refused to rule out a move abroad
amid reported interest from the English champions.

Aug 1, 2013

Claudio Marchisio has admitted that he feels flattered by rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United this summer, but has stated that he intends to stay at Juventus for the foreseeable future.

A number of recent reports suggested that the Premier League champions had earmarked Marchisio as a potential alternative to Cesc Fabregas, who appears set to stay at Barcelona this summer, and the Italy international has refused to rule out a move abroad.

"For the past seven years, my name has always come up when the transfer market was discussed," the midfielder told Tuttosport.

"Obviously, I will not deny that I feel flattered when I see my name being linked with other clubs, including some of the most important and biggest in the world.

"This is proof that I'm doing a good job and that others value what I do. It makes me proud that there are teams that rate me.

"However, I have not talked to anyone and there are no concrete offers. I spoke with Juventus and they told me I'm still wanted. My desire is to stay here and win more trophies.

"Then again, you never know what will happen in football. I would not be the first player to leave his boyhood club..."

Marchisio, 27, has a contract with Juventus until June 2016.

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Marchisio: 'I'm staying at Juve'

Aug 11, 2013

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio pledged his future to the club and explained away their summer results.

The Bianconeri celebrated ‘Juventus Day’ at the Villar Perosa training camp today with a game against the Primavera youth team.

“This is a special day and the fans never stayed away, even when things weren’t going so well. It’s wonderful to feel them so close to us,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

“It’s always a wonderful party for them and the Agnelli family, as well as a useful test for us ahead of the Italian Super Cup.”

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That trophy is decided at the Stadio Olimpico on August 18 between the Scudetto winners and Coppa Italia holders Lazio.

Fans are hoping for a vast improvement from their pre-season friendlies, which saw them finish last in the International Champions Cup.

“It is only normal that after winning so much a few negative results are surprising,” continued Marchisio.

“These things can happen, especially as in America we lost two games on penalties after playing well.

“This period is important to work hard and put petrol in the tank for the season ahead, so we’ll just have to work even harder to start on the right foot.”

Marchisio had been linked with Manchester United, PSG and Real Madrid over the summer, but is adamant there’s no other club for him.

“I am staying here. I am happy at Juventus, but the fact that rumours keep emerging around me every summer is starting to get on my nerves.”

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Marchisio bemused by Supercoppa venue

The Bianconeri midfielder admits it is odd they are playing the cup final at Lazio's ground
and also backed Fernando Llorente to find his goalscoring touch.

Aug 17, 2013

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio finds it peculiar playing the Supercoppa Italiana against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico - the home ground of their opponents.

The Olimpico, considered a neutral venue in Italy, is the home of both the Biancocelesti and Roma and will host Sunday's cup final following the decision to move the match, which has been played in Beijing in recent years.

And, while the Italy international finds it strange that the Olimpico has been selected as previously the Serie A champions have hosted the event, the 27-year-old is happy at the switch as he reflected on the energy-sapping conditions in last year's final which they won 4-2 after extra-time.

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"It is a bit odd playing in Lazio’s stadium when we are the Scudetto champions," Marchisio told La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport.

"Oh well, let’s just say it is better to play in Rome than Beijing a week before the Serie A season begins. In China the humidity is incredible at the moment and I remember suffering a great deal last year.

"I expect great support from the Bianconeri at the Olimpico. Wherever we go, there are always many Juventus fans.

"It will be very tough, also on a tactical level, because last season we only beat Lazio once in four meetings and they knocked us out of the Coppa Italia.

"We were also unlucky, as in those games we almost always played better and created more chances, but in the end it’s the result that counts."

Antonio Conte's men have stuttered in pre-season, finishing eighth in the International Champions Cup, however, Marchisio insists he is unconcerned by the below-par displays and backed new signings Carlos Tevez and Fernando Llorente to find their goalscoring touch.

"We’re not alarmed by the poor pre-season friendly results. I see my team-mates motivated and we want to win this trophy again," Marchisio added.

"Carlitos is great, but we above all hope this can be Juve’s game.

"Is Llorente in crisis? Some criticism seems exaggerated to me. He barely played at all last year and left Spain for a very different style of football. He needs time to understand that tactics are decisive in Italy."

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Marchisio out for a month

Aug 19, 2013

Juventus have confirmed that Claudio Marchisio will be out for at least one month after suffering a knee injury against Lazio.

The Italy international limped out of the Bianconeri’s 4-0 win over Lazio on Sunday, and this afternoon the club have announced that the midfielder has suffered a slight ligament tear.

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A statement on the Juve website read: “An MRI scan reveals a first-second degree tear of the midfielder’s medial collateral ligament. He is expected to be sidelined for a period of between 30 and 35 days.”

The news means Marchisio will miss the Old Lady’s League games against Sampdoria and Inter, as well as the Azzurri’s World Cup qualifiers at home to Bulgaria and Czech Republic.

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Juventus suffer Marchisio blow

The midfielder has suffered a "first-second degree tear" of his medial
collateral ligament and will now be missing for over a month.

Aug 19, 2013

Juventus have confirmed that Claudio Marchisio will be out for a period of between 30 to 35 days, after he picked up an injury during Sunday's Super Cup victory over Lazio.

Goals from Paul Pogba, Giorgio Chiellini, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Carlos Tevez secured the trophy for the Bianconeri on Sunday.

But with the success came a major setback, as Marchisio suffered a torn ligament during the match at Stadio Olimpico.

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"Claudio Marchisio today underwent an MRI scan at Turin’s Fornaca Clinic after taking a knock during the first half of last night’s Super Cup clash with Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome," read a statement on the club's official website.

"The scan of the midfielder’s right knee revealed a first-second degree tear of his medial collateral ligament.

"He is expected to be sidelined for a period of between 30 and 35 days."

Antonio Conte's men will start off the 2013-14 Serie A campaign with a trip to Sampdoria on August 24.

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Marchisio confident ahead of Inter

Sep 9, 2013

Claudio Marchisio has insisted he has great confidence in his Juventus teammates to put in a good performance against Inter.

The Bianconeri play the Nerazzurri this Saturday in the Derby d’Italia, and the midfielder, who is injured for the clash, believes it will be a tough encounter for his men.

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“Inter have always made it difficult for us,” he told reporters. “They beat us last year and also have a new Coach.

“They are capable of playing good, fierce football.

“For us to beat a strong team like Inter on the third day of the season would be a real boost of confidence.

“I am sorry not to be there, but the team is doing well. I have great confidence in my teammates.”

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Marchisio on Derby d'Italia

Sep 13, 2013

Claudio Marchisio has insisted he does not have to explain why Inter against Juventus is such a big game.

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The two play each other this Saturday at San Siro, and the midfielder has claimed that it one of the biggest matches in Europe, whilst also commenting on his recovery from injury.

“I cannot wait to get back on the pitch,” he told the official Serie A website. “I am recovering well and will, hopefully, next week, get back on the field for some tests.

“That will determine whether I’m ready to get back with my teammates.

“I believe that there is not much to explain with Inter-Juventus.

“It is a game that is felt not just in Italy but throughout Europe. All the players know how to prepare for this challenge.

“We will be strong regardless of who plays.”

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Marchisio back for Verona tie?

Sep 19, 2013

Claudio Marchisio is hoping to return to action on Sunday in Juventus’ home game against Verona.

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The Italian international has been sidelined since picking up a knee injury in August’s Italian Super Cup Final win over Lazio.

The midfielder had been pencilled in to be at the disposal of boss Antonio Conte for next week’s midweek round tie at Chievo.

However, the 27-year-old could be named in the squad for the Week 4 action if he doesn’t suffer any fitness setbacks between now and the Juventus Stadium tie.

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Marchisio: I want to retire at Juventus

The Italy international wants to forge a legacy at his boyhood club to match
that of Roma's Francesco Totti, rather than follow Alessandro Del Piero away from Turin.

Sep 28, 2013

Claudio Marchisio has stressed that he wants to retire at Juventus rather than follow club legend Alessandro Del Piero and spend the twilight years of his career elsewhere.

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Juventus opted against offering Del Piero a new deal in 2012, prompting the legendary attacker to leave the Bianconeri for Sydney after 19 years in Turin.

Although Marchisio was keen to acknowledge the World Cup winner's legacy at the club, he admits he is eager to emulate Roma's Francesco Totti and spend his entire career at the side he joined as a boy.

"Ale [Del Piero] has had a wonderful journey at Juventus that will never be erased from history," Marchisio told La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport.

"Francesco, on the other hand, has the fortune that he will be able to end his career at the team he loves and I hope to be able to do the same.

"I do not need to be reassured about my future. I know that president Agnelli and Marotta have faith in me.

"We are not discussing a contract renewal because I still have three years to go on my contract."

Marchisio, 27, has made over 200 appearances for Juventus since making his official debut in the 2006-07 season.

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Marchisio not afraid of Pogba competition

The Italy international made his return from injury in the midweek win
at Chievo and is now hoping to nail down a regular berth in the Bianconeri midfield.

Sep 28, 2013

Claudio Marchisio insists that he is not in the least bit perturbed by the prospect of having to compete for a place in the Juventus starting line-up with Paul Pogba.

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The Italy international has only just returned to action after a month out of action with ligament damage sustained in the Supercoppa Italiana success over Lazio in August.

Pogba, who proved one of the revelations of last season following his arrival from Manchester United, has thrived in Marchisio's absence and the 27-year-old Turin native now has the unenviable task of trying to displace the French youngster from the Bianconeri midfield.

"The internal competition with Pogba doesn't scare me," Marchisio told La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport. "It's fundamental and Paul's growth is very important for us.

"The squad is large and the constant turnover of players is right. The players must understand this, even if they all want to play in the important games."

Carlos Tevez has also shone during the opening five rounds of the new season but Marchisio says that he is not in the least bit surprised by just how well the Argentine attacker has settled at Juventus Stadium and is looking forward to playing alongside him in Sunday's derby against Torino.

"I expected him to be like this: gritty, mean, with a huge desire to win," the Azzurri ace enthused. "Carlitos is like the Juve of Conte's first year - always angry.

"I explained to him what the derby is all about. I told him that in terms of the level of history, it is more important than the Manchester derby."

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Marchisio: 'I'll be Juve's Totti'

Sep 28, 2013

Claudio Marchisio reveals he wants to be “the Francesco Totti of Juventus” and aims for yet another Turin Derby goal.

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The midfielder has a great history in this fixture, putting three goals past them in the last two meetings.

The teams clash again on Sunday at 12.30pm.

“I’d love to be the Francesco Totti of Juventus. I won’t make comparisons on role or history, but I hope to end my career with this jersey,” Marchisio told the Corriere dello Sport.

“Is that what Alessandro Del Piero thought? We all know what happened. Francesco will be fortunate enough to terminate his career at Roma, but Alessandro’s Australian experience with Sydney cannot make anyone forget what he did for the Bianconeri.”

Yet over the summer Marchisio complained in the media that he would walk away if the club no longer felt he was needed.

“I just had to blow off steam because I was constantly reading in the papers that I was being linked to this or that club. I wanted clarity, the club publicly supported me, so I didn’t have any more doubts after that.”

He also spoke to Tuttosport ahead of the Derby della Mole and can’t wait to see how new teammate Carlos Tevez deals with the situation.

“Carlos has that spirit that perhaps we all need to rediscover. Seeing how eager he is to get goals reminds me of that sporting aggression we had in the first year under Antonio Conte.

“There’s no point hiding it, after two years of success you run the risk of thinking it might be easier this time round. Instead, we can see there’s absolutely nothing easy about it. In fact, the teams we face know us better and are able to tactically close us down.

“The Scudetto rivals are also stronger than in the past and this has to act as an alarm bell. We need to wake up.”

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Marchisio: Juventus don't deserve criticism

The Italy international believes the Bianconeri are on the right track
as they look to win a third consecutive Serie A title.

Oct 7, 2013

Claudio Marchisio feels that Juventus have been unfairly criticised in the opening months of the 2013-14 campaign following their 3-2 league win over AC Milan on Sunday evening.

The reigning champions currently sit third in the table, but Marchisio feels there's no reason for negativity just because they don't lead Serie A seven games into the season.

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"I don't think we deserve the criticism. It’s because they’re used to seeing us at the top of the pile," Marchisio told reporters.

"But Roma are currently doing positive things and have the advantage of not playing in Europe. That’s why winning against Milan was all the more important, enabling us to stay in touch with them.

"Finding yourselves behind after 20 seconds doesn’t help, but once again we were capable of reacting strongly, overturning the deficit and clinching three vital points."

Juventus are trailing leaders Roma by two points.

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Juventus’ Marchisio fears Roma

Oct 8, 2013

Claudio Marchisio has named Roma as Juventus’ biggest challengers in the fight for the 2013-14 Scudetto.

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The Old Lady began the campaign as favourites to win a third straight title, but the Giallorossi have started the season with seven wins out of seven.

“Looking at things in the long term, I fear Rudi Garcia’s side more than anyone else,” the midfielder told the Corriere dello Sport.

“They’ve not changed too much, they’ve added quality players and you can see that the Coach is getting the best out of them.

“Roma don’t have any European commitments this season and they want to hit back after two disappointing campaigns.

“Perhaps they have more hunger than us and that is why we will need even more focus and the desire to win.”

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Roma may have a 100 per cent record, but Napoli and Juventus are only two points behind them in the standings.

“We’ll have to see whether Roma can keep up this pace, whereas Napoli, as shown over the last few seasons, will maintain an important rhythm until the end.”

Serie A will resume in Week 8 after the international break with Roma-Napoli and Fiorentina-Juventus.

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Marchisio: I fear Roma more than Napoli

Rudi Garcia's men currently top Serie A with seven wins from seven, and the Italy
international believes they will be fired up for success this season after recent disappointment.

Oct 8, 2013

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio believes Roma are more of a threat to his side's Serie A crown this season than last year's runners-up Napoli.

The Giallorossi have won all seven of their opening games in this season's Scudetto, with a convincing 3-0 away win at Inter on Saturday maintaining their two-point lead over both the champions and Rafa Benitez's side.

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Marchisio believes Rudi Garcia has had a major impact on the capital club's revival this term and believes that, without European competition as a distraction, they will be fully focused on returning to the top of Italian football in 2013-14.

"In the long run, I fear Roma more than Napoli," the Italy international told reporters. "They haven't changed much, they have lots of quality, and you can see the hand of the coach that's raising them up.

"The Giallorossi have no European commitments and want to rebuild after a couple of disappointing seasons. Maybe they are hungrier than us. This will help their concentration and will to win.

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"Of course, we must see if Roma can sustain this rhythm."

Juventus secured a hard-fought win over AC Milan last weekend to maintain the pressure on Roma, and Marchisio was pleased to see his side recover their clinical edge against Massimiliano Allegri's men following a disappointing Champions League draw with Galatasaray.

"On Sunday, we were more cynical than in previous games," added the 27-year-old. "It was important to get the three points as Roma and Napoli are not losing points."

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Marchisio: 'I missed Azzurri'

Oct 10, 2013

Claudio Marchisio has “missed” the Italy shirt during his injury and can’t wait to play against Denmark.

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The Juventus midfielder is back after suffering a thigh strain in August and expected to start in tomorrow night’s World Cup qualifier.

“I really missed the Nazionale. Now I am over the injury and really want to wear the Azzurri jersey again,” he said in a Press conference.

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“We are a very close-knit group and have been doing great things for the last three years. Thanks to Coach Cesare Prandelli we have been able to improve so much.

“Tomorrow the objective is to step on to the field in order to win. Even if we have already qualified for the World Cup, we want to make a good impression.”

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Marchisio: I'm slowly approaching top form

The Italy international has been in and out of the Bianconeri team so far
this season but he says that he is almost 100 per cent fit once again.

Nov 22, 2013

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio insists that he is slowly getting back to his best form after a frustrating spell on the sidelines at the start of the season.

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The Italy international missed the opening weeks of the 2013-14 campaign with a ligament injury, but has recently returned to Antonio Conte's starting XI.

Marchisio freely admits that he is not quite performing at the peak of his powers just yet, but he is feeling stronger and fitter with each passing game.

"I’m happy, the physical problem which kept me out for a month and a half is fully healed," the 27-year-old told Sky Italia.

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"The most important thing for me since returning was to regain my form and now my condition is good again things can only get better.

Marchisio then went on to discuss this weekend's Serie A match against Livorno and stressed that Juventus cannot afford to take the game lightly.

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"We’ve got a tough game ahead of us, against a newly-promoted side led by a young and knowledgeable coach," he said, referring to Davide Nicola.

"We’ve got a few absentees, but I’m sure that whoever plays will want to put on a good show and do well. I’m also ready to play in a different role if required, something I’ve always done over the last few years."

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English duo to fight for Marchisio?

Dec 19, 2013

Manchester United and Arsenal will fight for Claudio Marchisio, according to reports in the Italian Press.

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Il Sussidiario have claimed this evening that the Premier League duo will go in for the Juventus man in January.

David Moyes’ side have been heavily linked with a move for the Italy international in the past, but Arsenal’s connection with the 27-year-old is only just coming to the surface.

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After tying down Arturo Vidal to a long-term contract, and Paul Pogba and Andrea Pirlo rumoured to be penning extensions, the future of Marchisio seems to be up in the air.

As such, the English clubs are believed to be preparing bids during the winter window.

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Marchisio targets Europa League

Dec 20, 2013

Claudio Marchisio says Juventus won’t underestimate the Europa League following their Champions League exit.

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The Old Lady were demoted from Europe’s premier club competition after defeat at Galatasaray, but they will now be in a position to target a trophy whose Final will be played at the Juventus Stadium.

“We were really disappointed to go out of the Champions League, but unfortunately that was the way it went,” the Italian international told JTV.

“Now we know that we have to at least have a go at winning the Europa League, even if we know that will not be easy.

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“We want to have the possibility of winning the trophy in our stadium, but we saw in the group stages of the two European competitions that there are some very important teams.”

Juventus will take on Trabzonspor in the next round of the competition and they could face Fiorentina in the last 16.

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Marchisio rules out Juventus exit in January

The midfielder has dismissed suggestions that he will be on his way out
of Turin in the near future and says the Bianconeri are keen to win the Europa League.

Dec 21, 2013

Claudio Marchisio says he has no intention of leaving Juventus in the January transfer window and that he wants to stay at the club for as long as possible.

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The 27-year-old was linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer and has been in and out of the side this season, with Paul Pogba emerging as the preferred option alongside Arturo Vidal in the centre of midfield.

However, Italy international Marchisio stated he does not want to cut his Bianconeri contract short for any team over the next two seasons.

"No one has ever personally come knocking at my door to take me away from Turin," he told JTV. "But every year, and especially in the summer, there are rumours concerning me.

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"But, in addition to this season, I have two more years on my contract with Juventus. I hope to play for as long as possible at this club, it is not my intention to change clubs."

Antonio Conte's men suffered a shock group-stage exit from the Champions League earlier this month but, with the Europa League final to be played at Juventus Stadium, Marchisio is hoping the team can still lift a continental trophy this season.

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"We were really disappointed to go out of the Champions League, but unfortunately that was the way it went," he added. "Now we know that we have to at least have a go at winning the Europa League, even if we know that will not be easy.

"We want to have the possibility of winning the trophy in our stadium, but we saw in the group stages of the two European competitions that there are some very important teams."

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Marchisio wants new Juventus contract

The midfielder has confessed that he would like to spend the foreseeable future
in Turin and admits he is enjoying his current role, filling in for the injured Andrea Pirlo.

Dec 22, 2013

Claudio Marchisio has revealed that he wants to commit his long-term future to Juventus by signing a new contract with the club.

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The midfielder has been a Bianconeri player for his entire career, with a loan stint at Empoli representing his only spell away from Turin.

The 27-year-old played the whole 90 minutes as Juve cemented their spot at the top of Serie A with a 4-1 win over Atalanta on Sunday and he made his desire to extend his current deal - which runs out in 2016 - clear after the full-time whistle.

“We are winning so much so it is normal to want to stay,” Marchisio told Sky Sport Italia.

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“I hope to extend these [remaining] two years of the contract, because I want to wear this shirt as much as possible.”

Antonio Conte’s men have recently had to cope without the influential Andrea Pirlo, who is not due back from injury until the New Year, but Marchisio has adapted well to filling the void left by the former Serie A Player of the Year.

“It took a bit of practice [to get use to the playmaking role], but I am comfortable in any role in midfield," the Italy international explained. "But everyone has made a great sacrifice and that’s why we won today [sunday].

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“The important thing is that the team is now in front of everyone else [in the league], has a five-point lead over [second-placed] Roma and in January we will try to increase this advantage.

“For two and a half years we’ve done nothing but grow under our current coach, and it can be seen especially in these games. Last year we had a little bit of hard work to do, but we are now very relaxed.”

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Marchisio explains goal drought

Dec 23, 2013

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio admits that his personal goal drought is frustrating him.

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The Italian has regularly found the net over the previous two seasons, but he has yet to open his account after 17 games this term.

“I do miss it a bit, because I’ve been used to getting them in recent years,” the 27-year-old commented.

“Not much has changed on the field, and in fact Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal are scoring regularly, but it’s also true that Mirko Vucinic and Fernando Llorente are different.

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“The former provides a lot of assists, whereas the latter is more of a goal poacher who does his work in the box.

“In any case, it’s the team rather than individuals which is important, and we’re five points ahead of Roma.”

The Old Lady collected their ninth straight League win on Sunday when they beat Atalanta 4-1 in Bergamo.

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“The year could have been even better if we’d have got through in the Champions League,” added Marchisio.

“But the important thing is that we’ve ended 2013 on a high and now we’ll make the most of the break to prepare ourselves for the match against Roma.”

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Manchester United make offer for Marchisio

Jan 8, 2014

Current English Premier league champions Manchester United have reportedly made an offer for Juventus’ midfield man Claudio Marchisio.

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The Red Devils are keen to strengthen their midfield after a very disappointing start to their season, which has seen them fall 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal.

Forza Italian Football has learned that the Manchester giants made an offer of around €25 million for the 27-year-old, who has appeared on 13 occasiona in Serie A for the Bianconeri this season.

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United also enquired about the availability of French starlet Paul Pogba, who signed for Juve from the English side, but that request was flatly refused.

Marchisio, a current Italian international, has found his place in the Juventus starting eleven under threat with the emergence of Pogba, thus with the impending World Cup in Brazil, he may well favour the chance of regular football elsewhere.

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Man Utd to make £20m Marchisio bid

Jan 9, 2014

Manchester United will table a bid of €25m for Juventus man Claudio Marchisio, according to reports.

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The Independent believe that David Moyes’ men will try to cure their midfield woes by offering for the Italy international.

The Premier League side have struggled this season under the new manager, with many calling for an overhaul of the squad.

The middle of the park is one area of the pitch that the Old Trafford have asked to be improved, and the paper insists that they will do so by going in for the Bianconeri man.

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It is claimed that United are willing to offer £20m for Marchisio, however, it is unclear whether the Old Lady would sell for that amount.

Paul Pogba, Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal are in the process, or have been, signing new deals with Juve this season.