Just saw this, he is one of Juventus' biggest earners and rightfully so in the fans opinion. But as the squad evolves ADP will eventually be edged out and no one at Juventus wants that, he has accepted in the past 2-3 years a more of a backseat role and he would come in for a few games but is by no means a starter any more.
The bitter taste that I'm left with is Agnelli, he has waited 3 years to do this and he's chosen the moment when the club is strong and can afford to brush this under the proverbial carpet. He attempted to oust Del Piero when he signed Amauri but when the goals didn't come and performances dropped he decided against it. The feud between the two of them in private is something which does alienate Agnelli from the Juve fans.
Also bit of news - He wont retire, according to Nedved and a close friend/former footballer, and he has stated that he will not move for the money - he doesn't need it, believe me - there is murmur's that he is considering an offer from the Japanese League.
He's more of a Raul than a Rivaldo, he'll try to get a move to another league for a fresh start in my opinion. Would not rule out Malaga or PSG, French or Spanish league moves are my bet. I suspect a slightly higher level move than the one Trezeguet secured to Hercules. Sion are showing interest and that would appeal to ADP, but I can't see that move going ahead without at least a £50,000 a week salary.
He'll never be forgotten, club legend who's legacy will be remembered more than any owner or director ever has. Don't expect to see him in the Premier League though, I think he knows the style is tough enough and a mid level Premier League club wouldn't appeal to him. Unless he gets a call from Mancini/Ferguson, can not see him moving to England.
Word on the Totti comparison - Totti is of a different mentality entirely to ADP, he still thinks he is the main man at Roma and will not accept a deeper role and is struggling to accept a squad role. ADP accepted those things years ago and has been a better player for it, yet Totti still holds the burden of the Roman public and they expect him to play like he did when he was 27. Enrique found out when he tried to edge him out that it is a hard task to make Totti and Roma fans accept Totti needs to take a lesser role within the first team.
), but imo, i want him to retire too. i dont fancy him moving to a ntoehr italian club.