Beckham Not Coming, Says Juve Boss
Friday 14th September 2001
Juventus have dismissed speculation in an Italian newspaper that they are set to sign England captain David Beckham, though they didn't rule out a move for him sometime in the future.
Corriere dello Sport claimed the Manchester United star, who has two years left on his current contract, was being lined-up to join Juve, not the first time this particular story has surfaced.
But, the Italian side's coach Marcello Lippi said: "I can prove, Juventus have no intentions to sign neither Beckham, nor any other midfielder at least this season.
"However we may have such plans for the future," he added.
Last season AC Milan were linked with a mega-bid for Beckham, and the club's vice-president Adriano Galliani admitted that he had tried to sign the player.
United, meanwhile, insist Beckham will sign a new contract, despite protracted talks. Speculation that he was waiting until the club announces who will take over as manager from Alex Ferguson has also been dismissed.
