ArturoVidal, 39, reaffirmed his bond with Juventus in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, where he expressed his desire to return to the club, this time as a coach. Currently playing with Colo‑Colo, the Chilean midfielder recalled the most significant moments of his career, focusing above all on the figure of AntonioConte and the role he had in his professional growth.
In the story, Vidal underlined how his period in Italy, particularly with Juventus, represented a phase of great personal development and success. He recalled the years spent at the Turin club, the titles won and the quality of the group of players around him, including Buffon, Pirlo, Chiellini, Barzagli, Bonucci, Pogba and Tevez. “At Colo‑Colo I rediscovered the colors that made him great in Turin,” he said, highlighting how the experience in Italy left an indelible mark on his career.
When asked what Juventus would need to return to winning ways, Vidal responded enthusiastically, citing Conte's leadership and ability to create a winning team environment. He defined Conte as "an extraordinary coach, the best ever at a tactical level", and underlined his ability to transmit mentality and determination to the players. "Conte is impressive in how he studies the game, the opponents and transfers to you what you have to do on the pitch. He is a winner, he transmits his mentality to everyone", he added.
The midfielder also expressed his belief that, if he were to return to Juventus, he would do so as a coach. “I am convinced that Antonio would be able to restore to Juve the spirit and ambition of wanting to win everything,” he declared, reiterating his confidence in Conte's ability to lead the club towards new successes. Vidal recalled how Conte had taught him what it means to be a winner, comparing his figure to that of other great coaches such as Inzaghi, but highlighting that for him Conte represents a higher level.
Finally, Vidal closed the interview with the note that, although he left Juventus for Inter, he did not regret his choice, having won there too. He expressed his intention to return to Juventus in the future, this time as a coach, and left open the possibility of a new collaboration with the club, which could lead to a new period of success for the Bianconeri.