Alessandro Florenzi is not enthusiastic about the prospect of returning to Roma this summer after it’s become clear he has no future at Paris Saint-Germain. As reported by Calciomercato (via Le10Sport), the Italian right-back is looking to secure an escape route from the Stadio Olimpico in the wake of Jose Mourinho’s appointment.
Florenzi spent 2020/21 on loan at PSG, having amassed 36 appearances in all competitions. Despite establishing himself as a regular starter under both Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino, the 30-year-old is unlikely to ensure a permanent move to Ligue 1.
Pochettino has already opted against triggering the buy-out clause in the right-back’s deal as he hopes to bring in Inter Milan star Achraf Hakimi in the upcoming period. With PSG front-running the race for the Moroccan’s signature, Florenzi will have to find new accommodation this summer.
Juventus have emerged as a potential destination for the ex-Roma captain, with Inter lurking in the shadows. Max Allegri is in the market for a natural right-back to add quality and depth to his squad, as Juan Cuadrado spent most of the 2020/21 campaign as the only reliable option for that position.
The Bianconeri are reportedly looking to tempt Roma with a swap bid that would see under-fire goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny move in the opposite direction. With Juve likely to land Gianluigi Donnarumma on a free transfer, the Pole is deemed surplus to requirements and could leave Turin in the coming months.
It’s still uncertain whether the Giallorossi are willing to accept such a proposal, considering Pau Lopez had a decent season between the sticks.
Meanwhile, Florenzi has another two years left to run on his current contract in the Italian capital, which puts Roma in a strong bargaining position ahead of the summer transfer window.