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MUFC · 07-09-2003, 11:14 AM

Juventus director general Luciano Moggi has all but admitted Edgar Davids will leave as a free agent next summer.

“Davids can go where he wants at the end of this season,” confirmed the transfer guru. “He will be free to do whatever he pleases.”

The club has been in bitter contract negotiations for several months, but the Dutchman has always refused to sign a new deal.

It was reported, and confirmed by Roma President Franco Sensi, that he has agreed a free transfer to the Capital next summer.

A move to the Giallorossi was already proposed a year ago, but collapsed due to Juve’s veto.

“I would not rule out Davids joining Roma next season,” conceded Moggi, “but it will only be once this campaign has concluded. He is in our Champions’ League squad and we intend to use him.”

Therefore the Bianconeri are shooting down any claims of a January switch while they can still earn some money from the £10m-rated midfielder’s sale.

“He can sign for Barcelona, Roma or whoever he wants, but our objective is to make the most of Davids while he is here.”

The former Ajax and Milan star was not even on the bench for Sunday’s 5-1 Serie A win over Empoli and it was reported he was dropped as punishment for the contract wrangling.

“Davids is a great champion and he was only left out because Coach Marcello Lippi considered him off form right now,” insisted Moggi.

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MUFC TS Member Favourite Team: Manchester United MUFC is Offline Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: There are no strangers here. Just friends who are yet to meet. Posts: 18,397 vCash: 500 Rep: Rep Points: 3113	Davids Set To leave Juve Next Summer Juventus director general Luciano Moggi has all but admitted Edgar Davids will leave as a free agent next summer. “Davids can go where he wants at the end of this season,” confirmed the transfer guru. “He will be free to do whatever he pleases.” The club has been in bitter contract negotiations for several months, but the Dutchman has always refused to sign a new deal. It was reported, and confirmed by Roma President Franco Sensi, that he has agreed a free transfer to the Capital next summer. A move to the Giallorossi was already proposed a year ago, but collapsed due to Juve’s veto. “I would not rule out Davids joining Roma next season,” conceded Moggi, “but it will only be once this campaign has concluded. He is in our Champions’ League squad and we intend to use him.” Therefore the Bianconeri are shooting down any claims of a January switch while they can still earn some money from the £10m-rated midfielder’s sale. “He can sign for Barcelona, Roma or whoever he wants, but our objective is to make the most of Davids while he is here.” The former Ajax and Milan star was not even on the bench for Sunday’s 5-1 Serie A win over Empoli and it was reported he was dropped as punishment for the contract wrangling. “Davids is a great champion and he was only left out because Coach Marcello Lippi considered him off form right now,” insisted Moggi.