Italy coach Marcello Lippi is confident Ciro Ferrara can be a success at Juventus.

"I don't know if I see myself in Ciro, but I want to congratulate him," said Lippi on RAISport.

"He has charisma, character, intelligence, wisdom and the likeability to form a rapport with the professionals at the highest level in his squad.

"He has everything it takes to do well and I'm sure he will build something important at Juventus."