Udinese's D'Agostino has no regrets over missing Real Madrid, Juventus move

Udinese midfielder Gaetano D'Agostino insists he has no regrets missing out on moves to Juventus and Real Madrid.

“During the summer I was told that I would be playing for one of the big clubs, but nothing ever happened with Juve in the end,” he told the Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I would say three things to the newspapers, but only ever saw in print what suited their agenda, so I decided to keep my mouth shut.”

D’Agostino admits it was a very strange time for him with his first Italy call-up and Real Madrid publicly confirming their interest.

“I was very confused, bombarded by all these negotiations, and I asked Udinese if I could sit out pre-season training.

“I missed out on some of the fitness work and that is why I have been struggling at the start of this campaign. I wanted to do everything, but none of it was happening.

“I could have gone elsewhere and earned a lot of money, but I would only leave Udine for a truly big club.

“I went to President Pozzo and told him I was staying, enough of all the talk. We’re putting the ball back in the centre-circle for kick-off, with no regrets or rancour.”

Like this article on

Tribalfootball Store

Real Madrid FC 11/12 Training Top Made By Adidas The Real Madrid Training Jersey is long sleeved with dark blue stripes down the arms.

£44.99 Buy

Juventus 11/12 Home Replica Football Shirt . Made by Nike. Official Juventus Product. Colour White/Black

£24.99 Buy

Real Madrid FC 11/12 Anthem Jacket Made By adidas Official Real Madrid FC Anthem Jacket used by the Squad before match and traveling Colour White/Gold

£49.99 Buy

AdiNova IV TRX FG Youths Football Boots Made By Adidas Family: adiPURE How Attached To Upper: Cemented Insole Material: EVA foam Insole Removable: No Lacing: Central Outsole Material: Traxion FG Pr

£19.99 Buy

Mercurial Victory II AG Football Boots Made By Nike Introducing the Mercurial Victory, a lightweight and reliable choice for players who demand fast manoeuvring and quicker thinking.

£29.99 Buy

adiPure 11 Pro XTRX FG Football Boots Made By Adidas The Classic Adipure has been given a full make over and also a Brain ! The adiPure 11 Pro Sole unit has Plus Flex to enable full Natural Movement.

£109.99 Buy

Juventus Players Cap Pink/Black. Made by Nike. Official Juventus Product. Colour Pink/White

£9.99 Buy

Juventus 11/12 Home Replica Football Shirt . Made by Nike. Official Juventus Product. Colour Gym Pink/Black

£44.99 Buy