20 Nov 2014 - in: Events
Buffon and Chiellini extend Juventus stay
http://www.juventus.com/juve/en/news/agnelli-buffon-chiellini-conference
President Andrea Agnelli announces the Bianconeri stalwarts’ contract
renewals this lunchtime in Vinovo: “Their leadership is extremely
important to us. They embody the values that set Juventus apart”
Andrea Agnelli hailed the contributions of stalwarts Gianluigi Buffon
and Giorgio Chiellini during this lunchtime’s press conference to
announce their contract extensions until 2017 and 2018 respectively.
The club president believes the unwavering loyalty and professionalism
demonstrated over the years make both players examples for all concerned
and is backing the duo to continue their glittering association with the
club by inspiring the team to further triumphs.
Addressing the media in Vinovo, Agnelli began: “It’s an important day
for Juventus. Gigi has extended his contract with us until 2017, while
Giorgio has signed until 2018. The captain is in his fourteenth season
with the club and has made more than 500 appearances, won seven Scudetto
titles and a World Cup. Giorgio is in his tenth season here and has more
than 300 appearances to his name as well as four Scudetto titles.
“I believe these figures alone are enough to summarise what two
champions like Gigi and Giorgio mean to Juventus. These are two people
who were in heaven and experienced hell before taking Juventus back to
heaven.
“They embody the values that set Juventus apart: work ethic,
determination to never give in and the awareness that only one result
counts – victory. I don’t just share the same goals with these two, we
also share the same dreams.
“As far as Gigi’s concerned, I can only repeat what I said when we
announced his previous contract renewal together on 23 January 2013. He
is an honest, loyal and decent man. Giorgio is an example for every
youngster who wants to enjoy success in life. He’s the proof that
application, work, effort and sweat always pay off.”
Gigi Buffon
“The praise from the club makes me proud of the choices I made 14 years
ago. My relationship with Juventus and the Agnelli family over the years
is something that’s made me who I am today, both as a player and person.
“I’m very happy to be sharing a day like this with Giorgio: he is a
great example for young people. Hard work, sweat, sacrifice, desire,
professionalism and discipline have made Giorgio the great player he is.
“As both parties wished to continue, it was the natural choice to
extend my contract for another two years. The fact that it could very
well be my last contract was a factor, but I’m not worried about that:
I feel energised. I want to continue performing to a high level, so that
I can be an asset and a point of reference for the club.”
Giorgio Chiellini
“It’s an emotional day for me and I’m really proud to be here. I’d
like to thank Gigi and the president for their wonderful words. Today I’
m looking back and thinking about all the people over the past ten years
who have helped me grow and feel at home here. I’ve become a man at
this club and in this city. Leaving Tuscany and being far away from my
family was traumatic to begin with, but everyone here made me feel
increasingly at ease.
“I think the president would be the first to admit that all those who
have been with us in recent years and are still here to this day have
enabled us to reach historic achievements. I can assure you that there’
s a big family that works on a daily basis to help us players reach the
levels we aspire to.
“It makes me proud to know that, in years to come, when people talk
about Gigi and Giorgio, they’ll think of Juventus.”
When asked about future goals, Agnelli concluded by discussing the club’
s desire to cement their spot in Europe’s top eight, with the Champions
League the ultimate aim.
He added: “Juventus aim to win every competition, it’s in our DNA. We
know we’re not the only ones with this desire, but we’re taking
important steps to make the Champions League a realistic objective.
“It’s worth bearing in mind that Real Madrid had been gunning for
their tenth title since 2004 and only managed to win it last year. This
shows how tough it is. Having said that, I also believe that this team
has the potential to be among Europe’s top eight.
“From that moment on it’s a competition where anything can be decided
by a one-off moment. Speaking on behalf of the entire club, backroom
staff and fans, the Champions League is our dream.”
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徵求善心人士翻整篇(?)
總之Buffon續2年到2017，時年39；Chiellini續3年至2018，時年34。
2個人的約都順利走完的話，會雙雙走到職業生涯的同一個叉路口，
考慮到他們的位置，我以前預估他們的退休年紀分別是41跟38，
再說的精確點，離開Juve的年紀我預估是41跟36，切妮妮要看會不會考慮直接退休，
所以會不會終老Juve我覺得還說不準，除非狀況摔得很快才有會這份約走完立馬退休，
個人認為這份約走完之後才是他們職業生涯最後的1份約，不過很可能不再是Juve的約了。
Marchisio:所以什麼時候輪到我當隊長?
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