Arsenal have developed into the most effective groups on the planet underneath Mikel Arteta and regardless of this, Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli has admitted that he has “no regrets” about rejecting the Gunners following Italy’s Euro 2020 success.
The 26-year-old was one of many key stars that helped Italy elevate their second European Championship in 2021 because the Italians defeated England within the last of the event at Wembley a 12 months after it was meant to be performed.
This gained the midfielder loads of consideration and able to make a change in his profession, Locatelli opted to maneuver to Juventus from Sassuolo in 2021, rejecting the curiosity of Arsenal within the course of.
Within the years since, the North London membership have developed into the most effective groups in Europe, whereas Juve haven’t been at these heights for a while. Regardless of this, the Italy worldwide has admitted that he has “no regrets” over his determination because the Serie A giants proceed to work their manner again to the highest underneath new coach Thiago Motta.
“I’ve no regrets for becoming a member of Juventus as an alternative of Arsenal,” the 26-year-old advised Tuttosport through Fabrizio Romano. “However I like watching soccer, and I like watching their video games and I respect their coach, Mikel Arteta.”
Manuel Locatelli is pleased with Arsenal determination
It’s exhausting to see how issues would have turned out for Locatelli had he joined Arsenal because the Gunners’ midfield has been crammed with prime expertise since 2021. The Italian would probably have been successful underneath Arteta however becoming a member of Juventus just isn’t a nasty various.
Juve had not had a lot success within the time the midfielder has been on the membership, successful simply the Coppa Italia final season.
Nevertheless, the Italian giants are on their manner again to the highest of the game underneath Thiago Motta and it’s clear that the previous Sassuolo star is completely satisfied to be a part of the challenge.
