Juventus chiefs are delighted with the progress of midfielder Claudio Marchisio on-loan at Empoli.
Claudio Ranieri has also been impressed with the 21-year-old midfielder, who made 25 appearances in Serie B last season for Juve and already has nine top flight games under his belt.
"I expect a fine campaign from him. Marchisio will be our first reinforcement for the Champions League," added Ranieri.