Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici says he's happy to step up and replace departing GM Beppe Marotta.

Marotta leaves Juve on October 25.

Paratici said, “Up until now I've managed quite well behind the scenes, not least due to my character. Now the situation will change a bit, but I'll keep working to make Juventus as strong as possible.

“I dedicate this award to the person who raised me, and really for me he's been a putative father: Dr Marotta.

“Could he go to Inter? I wouldn't be surprised, because he's a great director and one of the best of the past 10 years, perhaps along with [Adriano] Galliani, and the Nerazzurri are a great club.

“I only hope that he's happy, and if that means being a director at a big Italian club, that's fine.

“As for myself, I've never thought about changing, I'm in love with Juventus. I like the environment in which I work and I like the squad.

“Fortunately I have a very well prepared staff and I share my ideas with [Vice-President] Pavel Nedved and the Coach [Max Allegri]."