'This was a very proud moment for me': Aaron Ramsey delighted to make Juventus bow in friendly win over Triestina as he says he's excited to play in Serie A after recovering from injury

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Aaron Ramsey has outlined his immense pride after finally pulling on the black and white of Juventus and making his debut for the Italian giants.

The Welshman was given his first run out since joining the club following the expiration of his Arsenal contract in the summer.

Despite being raring to go, Ramsey was forced to wait for his first outing after arriving in Turin with lingering injury concerns.

Aaron Ramsey has finally made his Juventus bow in friendly win over Triestina

With 20 minutes left Ramsey made his first appearance by replacing Federico Bernardeschi

With 20 minutes left to play in the fixture, Ramsey came on as a substitute to make his maiden appearance by replacing  Federico Bernardeschi.

'I feel good, yeah. I have had a good rehab so hopefully now I can stay fit and healthy and help the team as much as I can,' Ramsey told reporters following the final whistle.

'I am really excited to be a part of it (Italian football) and experience the Italian league. We start now on Saturday, so I am looking forward to that and playing my first competitive match. I am really looking forward to it.'

'This was a very proud moment for me to put on this famous jersey. I am happy that I got a few minutes out there tonight.

'I have been working hard to get back fit and hopefully now I can stay fit. I am naturally quite good physically. 

'I have been working hard, and I know I haven't had the minutes on the pitch, apart from tonight, but I feel good physically. It will take a few games to get there.

Juventus officially begin their Serie A campaign on August 24 away to Parma, with Ramsey in contention to start the match for the reigning champions.