Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero has brushed aside rumours he will leave Turin this summer.

The veteran forward has been linked by the Italian press with a move to Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.

However, Del Piero said on his official website: "Dear friends, with regards to the question that many of you have asked me in recent days, yes, it's true that this summer I will go to America, but only on holiday.

"Then I will return, that is certain."

The 35-year-old is under contract with Juventus until June 2011.

Del Piero, who was a member of Italy's 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™-winning squad, has scored seven goals in 17 league appearances for La Vecchia Signora this season.