Juventus Win Kapo Race

Last updated : 29 March 2004 By Mark Heys
Olivier Kapo
Bolton Wanderers have lost out to Juventus in a bid to sign up French international Olivier Kapo on a pre-contract agreement from Auxerre.


The 23-year old winger was courted by a whole host of clubs on the continent ranging from Valencia, Paris Saint Germain and Deportivo La Coruna with Wanderers also in the running. Manager Sam Allardyce was hoping to add the player to his squad for next season but the much coveted midfielder has decided his future lies in Serie A with Juventus.

"You can't refuse Juventus" Kapo said

"I can only improve with great players, like Del Piero, and I always stated it was the sporting aspect which would influence me the most."