Juventus’ Alessandro Del Piero, turning Japanese?

By European Football
January 13 2005

Italian reports are stating that Bianconeri captain Alessandro Del Piero, could be on the verge of a shock move to Japan and the J League. His relationship with the Juventus fans has been strained of late, with their ex-idol subjected to boos from certain sections of the crowd.

And this could be enough to tempt him into a shock move to Japan, for a slower pace of football and a last big pay day. He is a massive star in Japan and a number of clubs have made it clear that they could offer Del Piero an incredible financial package, including J-League giants Kashima Antlers.

It is almost sad that it has come to this, he has consistently refused a move away from Juventus, but it now looks like he could be forced out, and could very well be making room for Juventus to bring in Cassano, if rumours are to be believed.