Former Juventus star Felipe Melo has made some bold statements in a recent interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. The 39-year-old Brazilian midfielder, who played for the Italian giants from 2011 to 2012, expressed his regret about leaving Florence for Turin.
“I love Florence, I shouldn’t have gone to Juventus,” Melo said, reflecting on his decision to leave Fiorentina in 2011. “I could have stayed at Fiorentina. I love Florence, the only place I was born there. But they sent me to Juventus. If I had had the experience I had today, I would have prevailed.”
Melo’s comments highlight the difficulty of making a big move, as he later expressed hindsight that he may have been better off staying with the Florence-based club. The 39-year-old midfielder made a big splash in his early days with La Viola, earning him a big switch to Juventus. However, he struggled to replicate his form, and a return to Florence might have potentially led to greater success.
One notable anecdote from Melo’s story is his bond with his former teammate, Mido, with whom he often hears from. Melo shared a humorous story about how Mido once destroyed his fake Rolex during a dinner party, leading him to joke, “Now go and buy a real one!”
Melo’s comments are an interesting insight into the world of professional football, where even the most seemingly experienced players can second-guess their decisions.
