The negotiation with Eintracht Frankfurt went into overtime, but Juventus managed to reach full agreement and Filip Kostic landed in Turin earlier today for the final formalities. The Bianconeri didn’t get much of a discount despite his short-term contract. They will pay €13.5M plus €3M add-ons, TuttoSport informs.
The winger finally coronates his two-year attempt to move to Serie A. He was on the verge of joining Lazio in the past, but the move fell through in zona Cesarini. Inter and Roma also pursued him at various points. He will ink a three-year contract with €3M wages plus add-ons.
Filip flies in! ?? pic.twitter.com/xPVeLV8lxa
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) August 11, 2022
Kostic had been linked to Juventus at the beginning of the summer, with his barber even suggesting that he would join the Old Lady in a social media video. However, the Bianconeri prioritized different roles. The desire of the Serb to transfer to Italy was key in repelling a serious attempt from West Ham.
The 29-year-old has been one of the most prolific assist-man in Bundesliga during his time with Die Adler. He recorded his personal best, 17 in 30 appearances, in 2020/2021. In total, he has dished 64 helpers in 171 matches, on top of scoring 33 times. He previously played at Hamburg, Stuttgart, Groningen and Radnicki. He has 48 caps with his national team.
First frames of Filip Kostić in Turin ???? pic.twitter.com/2OtWCqHdZ4
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) August 11, 2022
Our Take on Juventus Signing Kostic
Finally, the Bianconeri plugged their major hole on the left flank, where they adapted Adrien Rabiot, Blaise Matuidi and company over the years, making the formation lopsided, rather than acquiring a specialist. Since he’s not the type of winger for 4-3-3, it will be interesting to see whether, or rather how quickly, Massimiliano Allegri will move on from the scheme he’s been testing throughout the summer and what the choice will be.
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