Amauri pledged to “prove the sceptics wrong” after his move to Torino and immediately silenced jokes about his weight.
The striker arrived from Parma on transfer deadline day as a replacement for Alessio Cerci, who completed his move to Atletico Madrid.
Amauri pledged to “prove the sceptics wrong” after his move to Torino and immediately silenced jokes about his weight.
The striker arrived from Parma on transfer deadline day as a replacement for Alessio Cerci, who completed his move to Atletico Madrid.
Many fans did not greet the news well and suggested the team was taking a huge step down in quality.
“I knew I’d arrive to some scepticism, but I love challenges and adventures,” assured Amauri.
“As always in my life, I’ll try to prove the sceptics wrong and change the minds of those who are still unsure.”
Those included social media jokes about his weight when he was photographed arriving for a medical, so Amauri lifted his shirt in the Press conference to show off his toned stomach.
“I believe in destiny and if destiny brought me back to Turin then it means I have something important to do,” added the Juventus” data-scaytid=”13″>ex-Juventus player.
“I had left this city on very bad terms, but I return with a smile. I read certain rubbish in the papers from people trying to sling mud at me. Before writing, they ought to do some proper research and get correct information.
“I was young at Juve, but I am more experienced now. I’m not looking for alibis, but the past belongs in a museum. I am here to start a new adventure and I am happy.”
Giampiero Ventura has shown his ability to revamp the careers of troubled players and Amauri hopes to gain from this treatment too.
“I realise the style of football will be completely different to Parma, but I can’t wait to get started. I am fired up and feel the Toro jersey belongs to me.
“I promise the utmost effort and hope to score many goals.”
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