Mandzukic: ‘I want to stay at Juve, Simeone is a fighter, Allegri is pragmatic’
“At the beginning it was nothing easy. I experienced physical problems for the first time in my career”, the former Atletico Madrid front-man told Novosti Sportske.
“There were ten new players and we took a while to settle in well. The turning point of our season was the Sassuolo defeat. After the game we looked into each other’s eyes and that’s when I understood this team would have made a great season.”
“The organization of the club has left me impressed. Directors and players closed ranks, especially when things were not going the right direction.”
“I already knew the history and tradition of this club, but one can understand their mentality only if he plays for them. I am happy for my contribution.”
Scorer of 13 goals in 34 games, Mandzukic has also praised his manager Massimiliano Allegri: ‘He’s been helping me a lot. He sustained me when I was not ok, he has always supported me. Simeone is a fighter, but Allegri is very pragmatic, results speak for him.”
“I want to stay here, I am happy and we can do even better next season. A couple of top-class players could help us winning the Champions League. I don’t know if Cavani will arrive, these are club’s matters.”
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