UEFA President Michel Platini: Juventus Will Return To Being A Big Club Soon

UEFA president and former Juventus midfielder Michel Platini says the Bianconeri fans need to be patient as the side rebuilds, and will become a big club in due course.
UEFA president and former Juventus attacking midfielder Michel Platini says the Bianconeri fans need to be patient as the side rebuilds and aims to return to the top of Italy and Europe.

The Frenchman admits the Turin giants were one of the biggest teams in world football, and have every intention of returning to those glory days.

"The fans must understand that it will take some time to return to being a big club," Platini said to Gr Parlamento. "If they consider themselves true supporters and they really love the side, they will stay near them doing the tough times.

"This is how a person can be considered a true fan.

"Juve was the biggest club in the world, but then had a small problem, which saw it end up in Serie B. They had to let many champions leave.

"Juve is going through a cycle, and they will return. I am not sure when, but they will," he concluded.

Platini played for the Bianconeri between 1982 and 1987, winning two Scudetti, a European Cup [now known as the Champions League] and an Intercontinental Cup. He also helped France to win the 1984 European Championship.