"Juventus want me and I am proud to have that interest," he told Gazzetta dello Sport. "The reports saying that Inter were interested were made up, but Juve is something that we are working on."

Diego could activate FIFA's Article 17 to break his contract at Werder, but he insists that he won't leave the Weserstadion unless a deal is agreed between both sides.

"The Bianconeri directors should know that I am happy at Bremen and that I won't declare war on the club," the 22-year-old stressed. "I would treat the club properly as I have grown up there and I have a contract until 2012.

"Juve must talk directly to Werder and if the two sides can come to an arrangement then there will be no obstacle. I am very interested in moving to Turin and we wouldn't have difficulty working out personal terms.

"Juventus are a very popular club in Brazil and they have Gigi Buffon, who is the best goalkeeper in the world. I just hope that they can get into the Champions League because all players want to play in Europe."