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Almiron serves up Plate move Monday 31 December, 2007

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Juventus outcast Sergio Almiron has confessed he’s “proud” to hear of interest from Diego Simeone’s River Plate.

The former Empoli midfielder has struggled to make an impact in Turin since his summer switch, falling behind Antonio Nocerino and Cristiano Zanetti in the pecking order.

“All I want is to play, whether it means fighting for a place at Juve or going elsewhere if the opportunity presents itself,” Almiron told newspaper ‘Olé.’

There are reports he could be heading back to his native Argentina for River Plate, now coached by former Lazio and Inter star Simeone.

“Simeone is my idol, as I always appreciated his style of play and his character. If he put in a request for me, then I cannot help but be proud. We have to evaluate this and also the possibility of moving to another European club.”

Almiron has only ever played in Argentina for Newell’s Old Boys, but moved to Italy at the tender age of 20 for Udinese.

“I don’t know anything yet. I have been told something, but there is nothing formal as of yet,” added the midfielder who has also been linked with Besiktas and Olympiacos.

“It is important to play for a big club, as if you do well then everyone notices, including those who pick the national team.”

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