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Juventus striker Dybala: Don't compare me with Del Piero

Juventus striker Paulo Dybala has played down comparisons with Alessandro del Piero.

Dybala was speaking after last night's 2-2 draw with Atalanta.

“Del Piero is an example," Dybala told Sky Italia.

“It will be hard to follow in his footsteps, both on and off the pitch. He's a very correct person, I've met him and he's a really good person.

“Where do I lack compared to him? Definitely in front of goal, he scored a lot more than me. I'm missing a lot to be like Del Piero.

“The number 10? I've always said that the number 21 is important for Juve. Alex's 10 is hard to wear, I respect 21 and I want to wear this number.

“I'll never ask for the number 10, if the club offers me it then we'll talk.

“My future? I want to be a Bianconero symbol."

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