Two years after a big brouhaha due to a fake language exam, Luis Suarez has been offered to Juventus by his entourage. The striker is a free agent as Atletico Madrid announced that they will not re-up his expiring contract. The Bianconeri might need a new center-forward this summer.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Old Lady did not shut the door to the opportunity. Although, they are presently working on other solutions for their attack. They are trying to retain Alvaro Morata from the Colchoneros. Plus, they are negotiating with Angel Di Maria.
Massimiliano Allegri asked to bring in proven champions. Paul Pogba and El Fideo could be enough in such respect. Moreover, Luis Suarez would not totally suit the tactic, a pure 4-3-3, the Juventus coach has in mind for next season. But he would be able to fit next to Dusan Vlahovic, on top of backing him up. He was earning €6M in Madrid. His requests are lower than those of the former PSG winger. He could reportedly become a tangible option if the top primary plans of the management went pear-shaped.
On top of Juventus, his agents proposed El Pistolero to Lazio, Atalanta and Fiorentina in Serie A, Tuttomercatoweb informs. He is in talks also with River Plate, as coach Marcelo Gallardo admitted in a presser.
Our Take on the Links Between Juventus and Suarez
The veteran was still fairly prolific in his two-year spell with the Rojiblancos despite a secondary role. He would be a fine backup option, although his salary might be a tad too high for that. In any case, considering the previous controversy, which led to multiple convictions for the examiners and the leaders of the Perugia’s Università degli Stranieri, it might be better to steer clear.