Llorente: Juventus will play Spanish team in final

Juventus striker Fernando Llorente was in high spirits immediately after the announcement that the Bianconeri would meet Benfica in the semi-finals of the Europa League.

With Sevilla and Valencia making up the remaining four hopefuls for this seasons competition the Spanish international admitted that he would have liked to have returned to his homeland with the Old Lady.

“I just saw the draw. I would like to play in Spain, but we will play the final against a Spanish team. Forza Juve!,” Llorente wrote on Twitter.

The 29-year-old left Athletic Bilbao during the summer for Turin and has formed an impressive partnership with fellow new signing Carlos Tevez and has contributed 15 goals in his 36 appearances in all competitions this term.

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