Italian international Alessandro Del Piero has confirmed he dreams of playing in the English Premier League before the end of his memorable career.
The Juve legend has been at the club for 18 years having signed from Padova in 1993 and he is their all-time leading goal scorer and also record appearance holder.
The 37-year-old veteran was expected to hang-up his boots when his current deal with Juve expires at the end of the campaign.
The Turin outfit will not be offering their legend a new deal, but the Italian has no intention of retiring.
He told France Football: "I have to confess a secret. I love the Premier League.
"What a great league. Of course I would like to play there before retiring."
Del Piero has made 684 appearance for Juventus and has scored 285 goals in all competitions. He was also a part of Italian world cup winner team in Germany 2006. He has made 91 appearance for Italy and has netted 27 goals.
Del Piero has won 7 Serie A title, 4 Supercoppa Italiana, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup with Juve.
The 37 year-old has won UEFA U-21 European Championship, Fifa World Cup 2006 with his national side.
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