Alessandro Del Piero releases statement amid Juventus return rumours

Italian football legend Alessandro Del Piero has stated that he will not comment on rumours linking him with a return to Juventus.

The club's all-time top goalscorer has been linked with a directorial role at the Allianz Stadium since news broke that Juve's board had resigned due to an investigation into the club's bookkeeping over the last three years.

In light of these rumours, Del Piero has released a statement declaring his love for the club: “Juventus are part of my life and, because of my history, I will always be connected to these colours.

“Like any other fan, I am following this situation with attention and also for my work and my public role, I am inevitably asked comments in cases like this. So, equally inevitably, many things have been said and written.

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“But this is a delicate moment for the club and now the only thing that matters and that those who love Juventus must do is to put in the best conditions the people entrusted with guiding the club in this complex phase.

“It’s a task of great responsibility that deserves all our support. It’s time to be even more Juventini now. For this reason, I think it is right not to comment on news and rumours which may turn into speculation. I will do so today and in the following days.

“I just want to wish good work to all those who are dealing with Juventus today; they will do so with the professionalism, dedication and passion that the club, the fans and our jersey deserve.”