Tag: Andrea Pirlo
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Andrea Pirlo on verge of New York City move
Embed from Getty Images Veteran Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has reportedly accepted an offer to join MLS side New York City FC. Rumors were rife this week that Pirlo would complete the move if Juventus were to win Saturday’s Champions League final against Barcelona, in which he is due to start. Spanish newspaper AS have…
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Italian star to snub Chelsea and Liverpool for MLS switch
Embed from Getty Images Juventus icon Andrea Pirlo is set to snub moves to the Premier League this summer for a move to MLS with New York City. Pirlo will see his time at the Turin club come to an end this summer and it is expected that he will move on from Italian football,…
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Liverpool considering move for Italian midfield legend
Embed from Getty Images Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is keen on making a summer move for Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo, according to reports in Italian press. The 35-year-old has a year left on his current contract in Turin and is keen on a move to either England or the United States. Pirlo has played a…
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Chelsea could be set to sign Andrea Pirlo
Embed from Getty Images Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo could be set for a summer move to Chelsea after revealing his desire to move away from Serie A. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been a long-term admirer of the Italian midfielder, but has failed to work with the 35-year-old during his managerial career. Pirlo, who has…
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Balotelli: Gerrard as good as Pirlo
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli believes that Steven Gerrard is as good as Andrea Pirlo. The Italian midfielder has guided Juventus to three consecutive Serie A titles and has been a huge success for the Italian national side in recent years, helping them to a Euro 2012 final, which they lost to champions Spain. His international…
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Rodriguez and Costa in running for ‘Best Player’
Colombia star James Rodriguez is one of ten elite players to have made the shortlist for the prestigious ‘Best Player in Europe’ award following his outstanding displays of form in the World Cup competition this summer. Having captivated spectators on his World Cup platform in Brazil, Colombia and AS Monaco’s poster boy is hitting headlines…
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Juve midfielder edges closer to exit door
Juventus reportedly face an uphill struggle to convince veteran Andrea Pirlo to stay at the club. Il Quotidiano Sportivo claims Turkish giants Galatasaray have a good chance of landing the midfielder, who is ready to quit Turin following the appointment of Massimiliano Allegri as manager. Allegri got the nod following Antonio Conte’s shock resignation from…
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Galatasaray lead race to rescue Pirlo from Juve
Galatasaray are reportedly lining up a bid for unsettled Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo. Mediaset claims the veteran will be offered the chance to once again work with head coach Cesare Prandelli in Turkey, having played under him for Italy. Pirlo is expected to quit the club now that Massimiliano Allegri has taken over as manager…
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Juventus midfielder prepares transfer request
Juventus veteran Andrea Pirlo is likely to request a transfer if the club appoints Massimiliano Allegri as manager, according to reports in Italy. The two men clashed when they worked together at AC Milan, sparking the midfielder’s switch to Turin in 2011, and leading Premier League clubs are now on high alert to his potential…
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Hudson: Pirlo’s leisurely legs keep him world class
Italy’s veteran talisman Andrea Pirlo knows the secret to maintaining world class form in a player’s twilight years and it is all down to his leisurely legs, in the eyes of former playmaker Alan Hudson. Hudson, who played for Chelsea, Arsenal and Stoke City and is now a football pundit, described Italy captain Pirlo as…
