Atalanta winger Emiliano Rigoni has confirmed he rejected Juventus this summer. The 25 year old joined Atalanta on loan from Zenit St. Petersburg this summer.
The Atalanta wide man has had a great start to his Serie-A career as he scored a brace in the entertaining 3-3 draw against AS Roma. The Serie-A giants had hoped for a place in the European stage but they missed out their chance as they bowed out following a loss against FC Copenhagen in the Europa League playoffs.
Despite Juventus’ interest, the player revealed the actual reason why he decided to join Atalanta.
“It was the club that wanted me more than any other.
“And Serie A is the top. I couldn’t have chosen any differently after the experience in Russia.
“Other offers? Yes, I’m thinking above all of Juventus, who wanted me, but I’d been talking to La Dea for a year and I think the determination with which a club looks for you is crucial.”
He also hinted he wants to try his hands in the Premier League in future.
“We’ll evaluate what to do at the end of the season. I haven’t thought about the future, there’s only one thing I can say: I wouldn’t want to go back to Russia.
“The Premier League is the best league in the world right now, with Serie A straight after. So I’d like to be bought by Atalanta or another European team.”
