Published On: Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013

Vidal encourages Sanchez to join Juventus

Chilean midfielder has signalled that he wants international team-mate to join him at .

The former Udinese front-man finds himself marginalised at ; and the Spanish outfit look ready to sell him this summer.

News of a potential reunion with Sanchez have clearly delighted Vidal, who has encouraged the move.

“I don’t know if he will arrive, but I would be very happy if he was to join us,” he told Tuttosport.

Vidal joined Juventus in 2011, turning down a move to in the process. Although recent rumours have again linked him with the Bavarian giants.

“I can promise the fans that I’m staying, 100 per cent. I intend to remain here. I have a contract here for the next three and a half years.”

Either way, Vidal will play in the Allianz Arena in the near future, as the Bianconeri have been drawn against the Germans in the Champions League quarter finals.

“It’ll be a great tie between two strong teams. Both of us have a chance of winning the Champions League,” Vidal added.

If Sanchez did join Juventus he would find some more familiar faces as ex-Udinese team-mates Mauricio Isla and Kwadwo Asamoah, also ply their trade for the Bianconeri,

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