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Emre Can ‘honoured’ to receive Juventus offer

Emre Can admits it was ‘an honour’ to receive an offer to join Juventus.

The Liverpool midfielder recorded his first international goal on Sunday in Germany’s 5-1 win over Azerbaijan in their final World Cup qualifier.

But Can’s long-term future remains shrouded in uncertainty with his current Anfield contract set to expire next summer and an extension yet to be agreed.

Juventus are monitoring the 23-year-old’s situation, with their chief executive Beppe Marotta admitting they could sign him at the end of the season.

Liverpool previously rejected a bid from the Serie A champions, which Can revealed was flattering but remains focused on his current club.

“It’s always an honour to receive an offer from such a renowned club,” he told Kicker.

“But currently I am only focused on the season with Liverpool.

“My agent takes care of the rest.”

 

Talks over a new deal to keep Can on Merseyside have stalled in recent months, with the absence of a release clause understood to be a factor.

But the one-time Bayern Munich player admits that he cannot guarantee where his future lies or whether he will feature in Jurgen Klopp’s plans.

He added: “The Premier League is just a really cool league, the most interesting in the world, but you must always respect other big clubs and leagues.

“You never know what will happen. And I don’t what Jurgen Klopp plans.”

Can has made nine appearances for Liverpool this season, scoring a brace in their Champions League qualifying win over Hoffenheim in late August.