Marco Borriello has vowed to take revenge against those who protested against him during Sunday’s 1-0 victory at Lecce and win over Juventus’ fans.

Supporters held up a banner saying: “Borriello, a mercenary without honour or dignity.” That was an allusion to their belief that the 29-year-old turned down the opportunity to join Juve a year ago when he left Milan for Roma.

But having now joined the Turin giants on loan, with a permanent eight million euro deal lined up for the summer, Borriello wants to set the record straight.

“I was disappointed to see that banner at Lecce. In my life I’ve always conducted myself with dignity, both on and off the pitch, and I have a lot of respect for the Juve fans,” he said.

“Milan decided to sell me after signing Ibra (Zlatan Ibrahimovic). Roma showed their interest straight away to buy me outright, while Juve were not in a position to do so.

“I have never boasted about turning down Juve and if today I have been given the opportunity to wear the black and white shirt, it’s because I’ve always behaved in the right way.

“I want revenge and I want to show what I can do.

“I have five months to convince Juve and their fans.”

Revenge is not just against those who have doubted him, though, as Borriello also has a point to prove to those who have discarded him.

“I have a lot more to give than what I’ve done so far,” he added.