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Pepe: ‘Juventus decision in June’


Simone Pepe insists he isn’t thinking about his Juventus future, and will see what happens in June.

The winger’s deal with the Bianconeri expires at the end of the season, and with no Serie A starts in the past three years it would seem a formality that he’ll be allowed to leave.

However, after struggling with injury over that time, the former Udinese man is regaining his fitness, setting up a goal for Paul Pogba in Monday night’s win over Sassuolo.

“I’ve been working for eight months after something which I’ve been recovering from for a long time,” Pepe reminded Sky.

“I’m now a weapon who can be used like everyone else, and I can make my contribution.

“I feel good, and I feel my legs are getting back to the way they used to be, so I think that’s very important for me and for the team.

“I had some bad moments after my injury, but also some very, very good ones and I’m still with this Juventus, thank God.

“I’ll continue to work until June, then the club will decide and I’ll look around if I need to, otherwise I’ll stay here.

“However, we’ll decide in June, because now is not the time.

“We have to think about Palermo, the Champions League game [with Borussia Dortmund] so we can secure the fourth Scudetto and continue toward our Champions League dream.

“As for the rest, we’ll see in June.”

Pepinho Glad he is back!!!