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Aussie agent hopes to tempt Juventus icon Pirlo to A-League

Aussie agent Lou Sticca is in Italy today for talks with Juventus ace Andrea Pirlo.

Sticca hopes to register his interest with Pirlo in taking the veteran to Australia's A-League this year.

"Andrea has a contract with Juventus for another season," Sticca told Tuttomercatoweb. "As a Juventino, and I say this in all sincerity, I'd like him to stay at Juventus, as he's an idol for everyone.

"The reason I'm in Italy is clear, if Andrea decided to leave Italy for other markets and leagues - and I'll only move if that happens - I want to plant the seeds to get him to Australia.

"Everyone knows that New York City [in MLS] are in the lead, but I'm here to put forward Australia as a consideration.

"What gives me hope is that he was in Australia with Juventus in 2014, and he's already seen the country.

"I have some clubs interested, they have given me a mandate, but obviously I don't want to name them. I'm here for my own reasons, I do a lot of work with the federation and the clubs in Australia.

"When I see the lad's entourage then I'll tell him the names of the clubs.

"My plan is simple, Andrea or nothing."

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