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Jorge Martinez excited about Juventus prospects

Former Catania winger Jorge Martinez is delighted with his move to Juventus.

The Uruguayan had already agreed the transfer to Lazio when Juve intervened and he changed his mind.

"In these first few days at Juventus I got a great impression of the place, as I am aware that I have joined a very prestigious side," he said in his presentation Press conference.

"I dreamed of a club like this. I also thank Lazio, who followed me for a long time, but I chose Juventus for their prestige. The whole world knows of the Bianconeri."

The Uruguayan can take on a number of roles in Gigi Del Neri's 4-4-2 system.

"I like playing wide right and played there for Catania as well. I don't know what position I will have here, but I am ready to sacrifice myself for the team in any area of the pitch.

"I am a player who loves to have the ball at his feet and run at opponents. Every now and then I hold on to it for too long, but when you reach this level it means working on your limitations.

"Off the ball I am capable of going all the way up and down the flank, even marking players.

"It's true that I was born to put crosses into the box, but I think when you have teammates like Alessandro Del Piero, Amauri and Diego, it's best to play the ball to feet."

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