Alessandro Matri has explained the reasons for his No32 shirt at Juventus.

Matri has revealed that he wears the No32 shirt as a thank you to Cristian Brocchi of Lazio.

"I know a lot of people in football, but I have few friends," the international told Canale 5 in an interview.

"My most important friend is Brocchi though.

"I wanted to wear the number he does because he has always believed in me - even during those moments when there was no reason to."

Matri and Brocchi both grew up in the Milan youth system before going on to play for other clubs in the future.

"Milan believed in me and invested a lot in me. I'm grateful to them, but I'm happy with Juventus right now."