By Anna Italia

Before even starting talking about SISSOKO, let me tell you that Juventus disappointed me big time after losing against Inter in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals. Hello, that was the only competition that Juve could have won, realistically speaking. Ok, enough about Inter - Juve.

Let's talk about this new "JUVENTUS signing since yesterday." Midfielder Mohamed Lamine Sissoko.

Good thing is that he will play immediate with Juve because his National team MALI was eliminated in the African Cup.

I am still not sure on whether he will be right for Juventus, don't want to see another "TIAGO" playing only few times and without being a major contribution. Don't get me wrong, I like TIAGO, but he was not what JUVENTUS needed after all. This might also be the case of SISSOKO, who turned 23 years old.

Sissoko's records sounds like he might be a good match for Juventus, still I will need to see him in action along the other 10 players.  One thing is to come with a great curriculum, other thing is to really grasp the JUVENTUS STYLE, so to speak.

Here is Sissoko's records: Two years at Valencia, two at Liverpool, trophies include one Spanish League title, one UEFA Cup, two European Super Cups (one with each team), one FA Cup and one English League Cup.

Wow, just by reading the above record, Juventus fans might be jumping all over the place. But, don't let your emotions betray you until you see whether he will connect with Ranieri's playing method.  Honestly, I hope he becomes a key player because the OLD LADY badly needs to get back in shape and shine like in the "old good days" when we used to see the rivalry among AC Milan and FC Juventus. 

Sissoko said in Juventus Channel «I've watched many Italian league games, it's great football and there are many talented players, some of which are at Juventus, so it's going to be fantastic to play at their side and also having the chance to work with Claudio Ranieri again. He was my Manager at Valencia, I know his personality and his convictions in terms of football, I think he's a great Manager». 

A word of caution for Sissoko, is not enough havid had CLAUDIO RANIERI as manager in Valencia, same was for TIAGO while in Chelsea. Point is to fit within "JUVENTUS STYLE."

I will take SISSOKO's word as a promise. «I'm a fighter who likes to press. My aim is to become a great midfielder and I can reach it at Juventus. This will be a fundamental experience for me, an important step in my career».  How about you?