Andea Pirlo wants Mario Balotelli at Juventus

Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has revealed that he wants Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli to join him in Turin.

The Serie A champions have reportedly targeted a marquee forward this summer, and Pirlo has stated that he would welcome his fellow Italian to the club.

When asked about the addition of Balotelli, he told reporters: "Of course. We are two Bresciani and we even speak in that dialect when we're with the national team."

Italy lost 4-0 to Spain in the final of Euro 2012 on Sunday.