Sassuolo chief Giovanni Carnevali has revealed Juventus had a deal for Domenico Berardi.

However, Berardi opted to stay with the Neroverdi, and it has been confirmed that the decision was entirely down to the player.

“Domenico was co-owned by Juventus, then we decided to make a major investment and sign him completely," Carnevali told TRC.

“Juventus tried to take him back, in fact there was an agreement with the Bianconeri for him to go at the end of last season.

“The player's choice was decisive in him staying."