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Marchioso's Inter link rubbished

19 Aug 2010 - 14:35:37

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The agent of Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has played down talk of his client leaving Turin to join European champions Internazionale.

Inter are reported to be monitoring the situation, with talks over a new contract for the 24-year-old Italy international having stalled.

Marchisio's agent, Carlo Pallavicino, told Sky Italia: "I see a straightforward situation. He would like to realise the dream he had as a boy and become a talisman and a symbol of the team he supports.

"But the moment has come to define the player's contract situation in the best way possible as he wants to commit to Juventus.

"We are negotiating the contract with the club, which we don't take for granted, but this player must be tied down for many years, so it's obvious that we request a little time.

"It's true that we have been talking about it for two months and it was promised to us by the old directors, but it's also true that we are dealing with a complicated matter.

"It's clear that we are dealing with an important player, so there are teams who hope for a hitch."