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The new Turin purchase Reto Ziegler described his move to the 'old lady' as a dream come true.
Yesterday, as the Turin giants began preparations for the new season, the defender shared his thoughts with the media while wearing the black and white jersey.
"Being here and wearing the Juventus kit is like a dream. I know the responsibility that awaits me, but just the fact that I am part of this team gives me strength," assured the Swiss player.
"You can't turn down Juve. Other clubs also wanted me, including Milan and Rome's Lazio, but they couldn't reach an agreement.
I spoke with Marotta and Paratici, and they were the ones who brought me from London's Tottenham to Genoa's Sampdoria, so I had no doubts because of them.
Antonio Conte won so many titles wearing these jerseys, and from the first training session, he started instilling the right mentality in us. This coach helps us understand what it means to play for Juve.
Our team is very strong and full of champions, and our fate is in our own hands. We are all hungry for victories."
Another Swiss player, former Ziegler's teammate Stephan Lichtsteiner, also joined Juventus.
"I played with him back in 2003 at Grasshoppers and we won the Swiss championship together. The level of Swiss football is rising, and more and more players from the country are playing in the strongest European clubs.
"It is a great honor for me to represent my national team and play for such an important club like Juventus," concluded the new acquisition.
