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Croatia's entry into the European Union, and the consequent Community status for players from the market, have also pushed Juventus to monitor the best talent Croats. This season Ivan Strinic, quarterback of the Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk class of '87, has confirmed its growth and become known in Italy for two fine performances against Napoli in the Europa League.
Of the interest of Juventus, which emerged in the last few days, TuttoMercatoWeb.com spoke with his agent
Tonci Martic: "I read this news, too, but with Juventus at the moment there are no contacts. Paratici I talked some time ago, but not only him but many other young talents of my agency. Strinic is under contract with Dnipro until December 2014 and is followed mainly from the Premier League. The Ukrainian club asks about € 9m for the player, and Sunderland and Stoke City - that ensured the player a bell'offerta - have stopped a few million below that figure. "
The player would prefer the Premier League or Italy?
"At the same offer I would say Italy because it is a way of life closer to that of the Croats. Itaiano The league has always had great charm, despite economically in Britain at that moment represents a force majeure."
Juventus also affect other talents Croatian ...
"Yes, I can say that even the Bianconeri, as well as many other European clubs, followed by Antonio Milic, '94 Hajduk Split defender class."