Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed the Italian champions have ended their pursuit of Galatasaray playmaker Wesley Sneijder.

Former Inter Milan midfielder Sneijder had been linked with a move to the Turin giants, but a day after his agent said the move would not materialise, Allegri told Sky Sport: "Galatasaray have been clear, they want to keep him."

Former Real Madrid and Ajax star Sneijder won the Champions League, Serie A and two Italian Cups during a four-year stay at Inter before moving to Gala in 2013.

He has reportedly been courted by a number of European giants since his surprise move to Turkey, including Manchester United.