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Eriberto: I want to play for Juventus

CHIEVO VERONA midfielder Eriberto has stated his desire to move to Scudetto champions Juventus, despite the likelihood of the Brazilian going to Lazio.

The Stadio Olimpico club are reported to have secured a £16 million deal to bring the winger and his Chievo team-mate Christian Manfredini to Rome but Eriberto has admitted his heart is set on a move to the Bianconeri.

Eriberto said: "I have one big desire, to play for Juventus."

The Stadio Delle Alpi side tried to sign the Brazilian before but talks with Chievo and former part-owners Bologna fell through when Chievo out-priced Bologna to secure Eriberto's services in July 2000 for £6.25 million.

However, the Stadio Bentegodi side look set to sell him on to Lazio, much against the wishes of the Brazilian.

Eroberto added: "I will go back to Verona on July 6, when I hope that my destiny will be decided.

"I want to play for Juventus as they are a big club with great players.

"But above all Juventus will play in the Champions' League.

"But I will obey my president Luca Campedelli and I will do what he decides for me.

"If he orders me to go to Lazio, I will go to Lazio. I will not refuse such an important club, but - I repeat - Juventus would be a dream."

Eriberto had a fantastic season with Chievo last term as the much-unheralded club qualified for Europe next season following promotion from Serie B the season before.