Transfernews Juli/August 2008

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[DUX]

Ranieri: I Could Have Signed Lampard

Juventus manager Claudio Ranieri has rather sensationally claimed that he could have signed Frank Lampard if he wanted to.

After some heavy flirtation with Inter, the England international looks all set to sign a banner new deal at Chelsea, but their ex manager has indirectly revealed that the London club are not as intent to keep the player as they outwardly claim to be.

"If I'd have asked, he would have given him to me, but not to Mourinho. I'll let you figure out why," Ranieri was quoted as saying by Setanta Sports.

"However, I never thought about buying him."

Nevertheless, the manager not very affectionately dubbed as the Tinkerman by the Chelsea fans and media insisted that Lampard has what it takes to excel in the Serie A.

"I'm very attached to Lampard," he added. "He would be great in Italy because he is always interested in different types of football.

"He loves knowing about football and that's why he wouldn't have much of a problem adapting."

Ranieri went on to shed some light on his final year at Chelsea.

"When I was there it was Abramovich's first year. Everything was well and I got on very well with him," he added.

"He had a huge enthusiasm for Chelsea and a great desire to take Chelsea right to the top.

"But now it's four years on and I don't know how much enthusiasm he still has for football and how much money he still wants to spend.

"I know he wants to take Chelsea to the top but it depends if he's still willing to spend more money."

"I'm very proud of my third season where we did well without spending a single pound," he continued. "That year we came fourth in the Premier League and also got into the Champions League.

"And you have to remember, Chelsea were a failing team before.

"But the following year was something that will stay with me all my life. My last year was something that will never be repeated.

"It was like fantasy football!

"I was like, 'I'll take this one and that one...and that one'. It was amazing."

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