After medical examinations and signing the contract, Leandro Paredes gave his first interview as a Juventus player.
"I am happy to be at Juventus together with this great group and this club. I wanted to come here for a long time", explained the new Juventus reinforcement to the media. "Juve is a dream team - he added -. I had the opportunity to come to Turin in the past, but this time I didn't want to miss this opportunity. Either Juventus or no other team, I had told my relatives and friends". He kept his promise.
With the whites, Paredes will wear jersey number 32. A choice from the heart.
"I chose 32 because it's a number I really like - the midfielder explained -. I used him at Boca, Empoli and Roma. It's a number I've had for a long time and I've used it a lot."
Then a few words about the friendship with Di Maria: "We have a friendly relationship. We have known each other for many years. Not just the two of us, but our families too. Being here with him, in this team, is something special."
Finally, a comment about the return to Italy and its objectives.
"I can still grow and I want to grow. In football you can learn something new every day. I came to win and I know the goals of the club. I hope to give my contribution and help to the team", concluded Paredes.