Sissoko: Alonso no to Juve
14 Jul 2008 - 08:07:51
Former Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Sissoko claims his new club Juventus' interest in Xabi Alonso is now officially over.
The Spain midfielder has been linked with the Italian side throughout the summer despite suggesting he is happy to remain at Anfield.
But Sissoko, who left Merseyside for the Turin club in January, has spoken to his former team-mate and doesn't expect him to be making the move to Serie A.
He said: "I have talked to him and he told me he is happy at Liverpool."
Meanwhile, Sissoko believes the likely acquisition of Denmark international Christian Poulsen will draw a line under the pursuit of Alonso.
The Mali international is also relishing the prospect of lining up alongside the current Sevilla midfielder.
"We have different characteristics," he added. "In fact I think our styles can fit together very well, as can our qualities.
"He gets stuck in more and also scores more goals. There's no doubling up.
"Certain choices don't depend on me, but here there's space also for Poulsen."