Juventus great Alex del Piero has released a statement amid talk of a return to Turin.

Del Piero has been linked with a front office role at Juve after the board's resignation this week.

Amid all the speculation, Del Piero published a statement on social media: “What's happening is that Juventus are going through a delicate moment, so as a former player and captain, I am following the situation closely," said Del Piero.

“It is a very delicate moment. What I wanted to do in my statement on Instagram was recognise that people will link me to Juventus because 19 years of history is a great deal for me and the club. Naturally, I am going to keep an eye on the situation.

“At the same time, being a delicate moment, the most important thing for those who love Juventus – and I am among them – is to let the professionals who have been chosen to lead the club do their job.

“People continually ask me about comments or advice, but I don't want to give answers that could be speculated upon, let alone answer to rumours.

“I understand the position of the media, that I can comment on this situation and am following it closely, hoping things can be resolved as quickly as possible."

Del Piero also spoke to reporters after the statement was posted.

“What I wrote on Instagram is what I want to say. I don't want to say if it's true or not that I received phone calls, or what I would or wouldn't like to do.

“At this moment there are other priorities, so the best thing I can do right now is stay in my place and not comment further."