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Quagliarella surprised by Juventus move

Former Napoli striker Fabio Quagliarella admits surprise over his move to Juventus.

Quagliarella was snapped up on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season for €10.5m.

"I am very happy to be here and hope to repay the faith that the club has put in me," said the Azzurri star in his presentation Press conference.

"Tomorrow there is immediately an important game and my focus is solely on that. I am mentally ready for that test."

Many supporters were surprised that Quagliarella so readily accepted the transfer, leaving his hometown club.

"I didn't expect all this, as it happened so quickly. We are professionals and in our line of work these things do happen. On Thursday matters became more concrete, but there had been contact for a while.

"The Napoli fans expected me to refuse the move, but they will understand that these deals are done between all three parties. The 'fault' does not lie with me, Juventus or Napoli. Responsibility is to be split.

"I was very happy with the Napoli supporters and it's a shame to leave, but when certain events take shape or you don't get along with some people..."

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