Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena seems destined for a return to
Italy after asking manager Rafael Benitez for a transfer.
The 27-year-old international left-back failed to establish
himself after being signed as John Arne Riise’s replacement in a
£7million transfer from Udinese last summer.
Dossena made just 12 Barclays Premier League starts and towards
the end of the season was third choice behind Fabio Aurelio and
young Argentinian Emiliano Insua.
The Italian has told Benitez he would like to return to his
homeland, with Juventus his preferred destination.
“Before coming back to Italy I talked to Benitez and explained
to him my doubts,” he told Tuttosport.
“I told him I wanted to leave. He is an exceptional person and
understood my problem.
“He told me that if they receive an offer that satisfies both
the club and me, he will take it into consideration and try to
facilitate my transfer.
“I would run to Juve. They showed interest in me last year, but
then Liverpool stepped in and wrapped things up in less than an
hour.
“Of course I would accept an offer. You’re talking about one of
the biggest clubs in Europe.”