Del Piero open to England move

Posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by ESPN

Alessandro Del Piero has admitted that he will be more than happy to play in England next season.

The 37-year-old forward will become a free agent when his contract with Juventus expires after Sunday's Coppa Italia final against Napoli.

Del Piero spent the past 19 seasons playing for Juventus, amassing trophies and medals along the way but the board has decided to not renew his contract at the club, forcing him to either retire or prolong his career elsewhere.

The Italian legend has proved this season that he still has what it takes to play at the top level of football, chipping in with the winning goal to seal Juve's title against Atalanta last weekend.

He admits he would relish the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League and has already been linked with Arsenal, Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers.

The former Italy international claims no agreement has been reached with any club as yet, but it is being reported in his homeland that he is mulling over offers from England.

"England is a place where the football is so good, but I have still not agreed anything with a club," said Del Piero.

Del Piero could prove to be a coup, given the success of team mate Andrea Pirlo, who was let go by AC Milan for similiar reasons only to find a second successful lease of life in Turin