Trezeguet commits to Juventus

Trezeguet had been linked to AC Milan (GETTY IMAGES)

Juventus striker David Trezeguet has put an end to speculation over his immediate future by pledging to remain in Turin for the upcoming campaign.

The 31-year-old France striker has been strongly linked with a switch to AC Milan in recent days, but is eager to complete a decade of service with Juve.

He told the club's official website: "I am definitely staying at Juventus for the whole season. After ten years in Turin I don't think it is right to leave now.

"I have spoken a lot, also with my family, and the best solution is to stay at Juventus. This year I will celebrate the ten years I have spent in Bianconero, it's an extraordinary achievement for a foreign player.

"I owe a lot to this club because they have given me a lot on a professional and personal level, just as I have done a lot for this team.

"I am a very important person in the history of Juventus and to go to Milan would have felt like a betrayal towards the club and towards my team-mates."

Meanwhile, reports suggest AC Milan could still land Luis Fabiano or Julio Baptista before the Serie A season starts later this month.

Brazil international Baptista only moved to AS Roma last summer but the Rossoneri are believed to be keen to bring the 27-year-old to the San Siro.

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Milan are preparing an £8million offer for Baptista while Ignazio Abate would also move in the opposite direction as part of the deal.

Meanwhile, after Milan had a £12.5million bid for Fabiano rejected by Sevilla last month the transfer appeared to be off but there is now talk of a deal being resurrected.

It is now believed that Milan are willing to increase their offer to £15million plus incentives.

So far this summer, Milan have signed only Oguchi Onyewu from Standard Liege.