Joaquin looks to Italy
Real Betis star Joaquin has expressed his interest in moving to Italy, admitting that his desire to join Real Madrid is fading.
Joaquin, who has a huge contract at the Seville club and a release clause of €60 million, has been eyed by Chelsea and Real Madrid for some time, but told the Italian press that he would like to play in Serie A.
" There have been rumours about Real for two years and that is not an easy situation," said Joaquin.
" Two months ago I met Florentino Perez and told him that he had probably lost the right moment to sign me and that I will probably look elsewhere.
" That would probably mean a big club in Italy, one that is competing in both the title and in European competition.
" I have yet to make my debut in Europe and this makes me angry.
" [Juve boss] Fabio Capello is a great coach and he was interested in me when he was in charge at Roma.
" They have a good squad but it is well known that he likes a big and competitive group of players.
" I´m under contract at Betis until 2010, and I feel good in Seville.
" It´s also fair to say that the president Manuel Ruiz de Lopera has recently admitted he could surrender to the temptation to sell me if we keep getting big offers.
" I´m calm. I want to regain my place in the national side with Luis Aragones who is a really exciting coach then the rest will come. I am still only 23."
>> on devrait pas le voir en angleterre lui.