Nedved Sets Sights On Juve Success
Thursday 12th July 2001
Czech Republic international Pavel Nedved completed his �25 million from Lazio to Serie A rivals Juventus on Thursday. "I want to win the Scudetto and the Champions' League and I feel that is possible here," he said.
The midfielder, who played a major role in Lazio's Scudetto success in 2000, announced last week that he would be moving to Turin.
"It was a simple decision because Juventus talked to me about their project and they have the desire to win just like me," Nedved said as he was unveiled at a press conference on Thursday.
"I am sure we can get back to the top because we have something more than the others although we need to show that on the field. On the international stage we have no need to envy clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United."
The 28-year-old's shock move caused such uproar in Rome that Lazio president Sergio Cragnotti quit after disgruntled fans protested outside his home.
In his defence, Cragnotti insisted he had not wanted Nedved to leave. But the Czech star explained that this was not the case. "The agreement between Juventus and Lazio already existed," he said last week, "and it all depended on my decision."
Nedved, who signed a new long-term deal with Lazio only last month, put pen to paper on a five-year deal at the Stadio Delle Alpi.
