(ANSA) - Turin, July 15 - Aaron Ramsey said Monday he hoped
to follow in John Charles' footsteps in his first season for
Juventus.
"Being in Bianconero is a dream and challenge", said the
28-year-old Welsh attacking midfielder, who said he would do all
he could to become a fan favourite like Welsh great Charles.
The 'Gentle Giant', who died in 2004 at 72, played for the
Turin giants for six years from 1957, scoring 93 goals in 157
games and winning three Italian league titles and two Italian
Cups.
Ramsey, who recently signed a four-year contract with the
eight-time straight Serie A winners, said, according to the club
website: "I am not in contact with (Charles') family but
obviously I know that he is a legend in all respects, not only
for Juventus but for all the Welsh.
"He is certainly a player to get inspiration from, I hope to
follow in his footsteps, I know it represents a lot in the
history of Juve. I hope I can emulate it."
Hope to follow Charles says Ramsey
Welsh midfielder says inspired by late 'Gentle Giant'