Sassuolo president Giorgio Squinzi says Domenico Berardi has rejected a move to Juventus.

Juve had an option to buy Berardi for €25m, but he was concerned at the lack of regular playing time his former teammate Simone Zaza is getting in Turin.

“I can confirm Berardi refused to join Juventus, so he will stay with us," Squinzi told FCInterNews.it.

“Could Inter get close to him? No, absolutely not. Domenico will not be going to Inter and it's not in my intention to sell him to the Nerazzurri."