Axel Witsel has no doubt that it is just a matter of time before he signs for Juventus.
The Belgium international was pursued by the Serie A champion earlier this season, but a transfer from Zenit failed to materialize before the window closed.
However, the 27-year-old is confident he will be plying his trade in Turin eventually.
He told DH: "It's great that a club like Juve has not stopped being interested in me.
"I don't ask too many questions about when I will arrive in Turin, whether it's in January or June. I know it will happen, but it remains to be seen when."
After Juve's initial attempts to sign the versatile midfielder came up short, Witsel tweeted: "The longer the wait, the bigger the reward. Life goes on."
Witsel, who helped Zenit to the Russian Premier League title in 2014-15, has 76 caps for his country.