Parma Director Pietro Leonardi Rejects Juventus Speculation

The highly-rated transfer guru has no intention of turning his back on the Ducali to tie the knot with the Old Lady.

By Vince Masiello

Alessio Secco - Juventus (Foto Grazia Neri)
Parma director general Pietro Leonardi has dismissed reports that he is considering leaving the Tardini to accept a position at Serie A giants Juventus.

Juve are in turmoil after a string of disappointing results that have left them 17 points adrift of leaders Inter in Serie A after having already bowed out of the Champions League and the Coppa Italia.

The club hierarchy is reportedly planning a major summer clear-out and press reports have suggested Leonardi is on the short-list to replace director of sport Alessio Secco and pull the strings in the transfer market ahead of the 2010-11 campaign.

“I’m not thinking of Juve and I will not move to Turin,” Leonardi told TV Parma show ‘Bar Sport’ last night.

“My project is that of Parma and its president [Tommaso] Ghirardi.”

Leonardi has worked wonders in Emilia Romagna this season after joining the club from Udinese. The 46-year-old completed a series of high-profile signings in the Calciomercato despite the small funds at his disposal, and the newly-promoted Gialloblu are sitting relatively safely in mid-table.
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