Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Diego Will Be Juventus' Kaka – Amauri

On fire: Juventus striker Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira (Grazia Neri)

Juventus striker Amauri is relishing the chance to play alongside Diego, and he believes the Brazilian playmaker will be the Bianconeri's Kaka.

Juve will now have more of a Brazilian influence in attack, with extra flair now anticipated. Amauri feels Diego has plenty to offer his new team and he is hoping the former Werder Bremen man can fire the Old Lady towards glory.

The hitman doesn't feel Kaka's move from Milan to Real Madrid has damaged Serie A, believing Diego will be just as good as Los Merengues' new man.

"I am really happy with Diego's arrival, even aside from his nationality. He is a great player and he will help us make the step up in quality. He has a winning spirit and lots of class," Amauri told Tuttosport.

"Italian football has lost Kaka and it's a shame. However, Diego has replaced him. The only difference is that Kaka played for Milan, and Diego will be playing for Juventus.

"His arrival will be of great benefit to us strikers."

Diego became the club's first signing of this summer's transfer campaign when he joined from Werder Bremen in May.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com

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