Osvaldo: ‘Pirlo, Totti, come to Boca’

By Football Italia staff

Dani Osvaldo has called on Andrea Pirlo and Francesco Totti to come to Boca Juniors, and discusses the Azzurri.

The striker spent the first half of this season at Inter, but after a furious bust-up with Coach Roberto Mancini he moved to Boca Juniors in his native Argentina.

Despite being born in South America, Osvaldo has represented Italy on 14 occasions, but admits that it will be difficult to impress from a different continent.

“My relationship with [Italy CT Antonio] Conte is one of great loyalty and respect,” Osvaldo told Corriere dello Sport.

“I know that he believes me to be a strong player, he brought me to Juventus last January in what was a difficult time for me.

“At the same time, however, I’m perfectly aware that not playing in a European League is a disadvantage because the CT can’t see my play live very easily.

“Unless of course he decides to come and spend a few days in Argentina… he’s invited, as of now!”

Osvaldo was also asked which former teammates he’d like to bring to La Bombonera, and named two veterans.

“I’ve played with many champions in recent years, and many of them are my friends.

“I don’t want to single anyone out, but if I have to pick two, I’d say Andrea Pirlo and Francesco Totti.

“They have a South American style, and I believe that with their class they’re Boca-type players, the kind the Bombonera would go crazy for.”

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