Juventus GM Beppe Marotta denies they're trying to force out Alessandro del Piero.

Marotta insists president Andrea Agnelli would be happy if Del Piero remained.

"Alessandro is the most important player in Juventus' history and we know that," director general Beppe Marotta told Juventus Channel.

"Last week President Andrea Agnelli urged the shareholders to thank Del Piero for his efforts. From the outside it was considered as the end of Alessandro's career.

"He has a great sense of belonging, but his contract is due to run out in June 2012 and the situation hasn't changed.

"The two of them have known each other for years, they appreciate each other and when they met in Vinovo they agreed on the episode being exploited by media.

"Del Piero has provided all the fans with great emotions and he deserves only praise. The player's use depends on the Coach, he needs to pick the best and there's no influence."