Italian champions Juventus said Thursday they had turned down a bid from English Premiership club Chelsea for Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids. "It's true we have received an offer from Chelsea but we refused it," Juventus' general director Luciano Moggi said.
"Davids is staying because he is important for the club's future."
According to media reports Chelsea are believed to have offered 11 million euros (US$12.46 million) for the 30-year-old Dutch international who will be out of contract next summer.
Chelsea's new owner, Russian oil tycoon Roman Abramovich, has promised to strengthen the squad with central midfield his main priority.
He took control of the London club last week after agreeing to buy out Chelsea for 86 million euros (US$97.5 million) and cover debts estimated at around 115 million euros (US$130 million).
Ambramovich has said he wants to build a Chelsea team that is capable of winning the Champions League in the next three years.
"Davids is staying because he is important for the club's future."
According to media reports Chelsea are believed to have offered 11 million euros (US$12.46 million) for the 30-year-old Dutch international who will be out of contract next summer.
Chelsea's new owner, Russian oil tycoon Roman Abramovich, has promised to strengthen the squad with central midfield his main priority.
He took control of the London club last week after agreeing to buy out Chelsea for 86 million euros (US$97.5 million) and cover debts estimated at around 115 million euros (US$130 million).
Ambramovich has said he wants to build a Chelsea team that is capable of winning the Champions League in the next three years.