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Wednesday 9 July, 2008 |
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Juventus new recruit Amauri believes that he can outdo Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s achievements in Turin.
The Brazilian predator joined Juve from Palermo in one of the biggest transfers of the summer and is under pressure to deliver for his new employers.
Amauri has been compared with Swedish star Ibrahimovic, who enjoyed a glorious spell with the Old Lady between 2004 and 2006 and he doesn’t seem daunted.
“I don’t feel intimidated simply because I am used to it,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Since I arrived at Chievo people have been comparing me with Zlatan both physically and in the way we play.
“He became a superstar and he did very well at Juve. I am hoping to do even better.
“We want to win everything – the Scudetto, the Champions League and maybe the Coppa Italia as well. I just want to play and prove myself at the top level.”
With David Trezeguet and Alessandro Del Piero forming a lethal partnership last term, Amauri may not be guaranteed a starting shirt for the coming campaign.
“I’m not at all worried about that,” he claimed. “I have never been interested in personal aims.
“I have the greatest respect for Alessandro Del Piero and my other teammates, but I will try and play as much as possible.”
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