Juventus player Amauri has made a choice regarding his international career, and will be representing Brazil when given a chance.
Amauri, who is about to receive the Italian nationality, needed a considerable amount of time to make a choice. This to the dismay of Brazil boss Dunga and Italian coach Lippi.
The 28-year-old made an end to the long wait, in favor of the Seleçao: “I want to play for the team of my country, Brazil. That has been my dream since I was little.”
In an interview with British Channel 4, Amauri went on to say that “it would be a great honour to wear the green and gold of Brazil.”
It remains to be seen though, whether Dunga will be making use of the forward after his recent comments: “If he is waiting to get in touch with me, he can wait a long time.”
In this day and age when the focus is mainly on prepubescent prodigious talents it is rather unsettling to see debates going on and on about an undecided 28 year old.
Even if given the chance, he’d only play for what, three-four years barring injuries and loss of form. Come on, let’s admit it – no manager in his right mind will opt for Amauri over “The Duck” or Luca Toni. So, I rest my case.