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Trezeguet tempted by move to Boca Juniors
BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - France international striker David Trezeguet admitted that he would be tempted to join Argentine side Boca Juniors if asked to by football legend Diego Maradona.
"If Diego asked me to come to Boca it would be difficult to say no to him," Trezeguet, who plays for Italian Serie B side Juventus, told sports daily Ole.
"I see the passion that he has for Boca and he was an exceptional player. Because of this passion it would be hard to say no, even if up until now I´ve never really thought about it."
Trezeguet, 29, was born in France to Argentine parents.
He started his career in top flight Argentine side Platense, but played just five matches before being signed by Monaco and then Juventus.
"I´d like to experience Argentine football. I left here very young and played very little in the first division. It would be an interesting experience on a personal level if not a financial one," he said.
"Talking to Maradona I´d like to play here some time."
Trezeguet said that he was also tempted by a move to Spain.
"I´ve always liked it (Spain). I come from the culture of Argentine football which is very similar. My priority is Juventus, but I´ve already told the management I want a competitive team."
Juventus were stripped of the first division title they won last season and relegated to the Serie B for match fixing.
Maradona, the 1986 World Cup winning captain, won his first league title with Boca Juniors in 1981 before moving on to Barcelona and Naples.
The 46-year-old quit his post as vice-president of Boca Juniors last August but said he would be ready to take up a management post early in 2007.
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