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It Is Time for Juventus to Wrap Up the Allegri Charade

March 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Will Massimiliano Allegri still be on the Juventus bench next season? Recent events suggest that the call hasn’t been made yet. The pendulum swings back and forth depending on where the chatter originates from. He and his camp have been campaigning to keep the job.

No week goes by without Juventus being linked to Teun Koopmeiners in some way, shape, or form, but he might not be the savior of their midfield after all.

Is Koopmeiners a Realistic or the Right Target for Juventus?

March 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

No week goes by without Juventus being linked to Teun Koopmeiners in some way, shape, or form. Cristiano Giuntoli surely likes him and tried to sign him, but there’s a long way to go before he can be anointed as the savior of the midfield.

Juventus and Inter will have an extra long season in 2024/2025, as the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place from mid-June to mid-July.

Juventus Exec Giuntoli Closes the Transfer Window Early

January 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Lille, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus will sign Tiago Djaló in the coming days but won’t make any more January acquisitions, chief football officer Cristiano Giuntoli announced before the Sassuolo game. The director assessed their campaign so far: “We had a great first half of the season."

Giuntoli Talks Vlahovic, Rabiot, and Juventus Targets

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Cristiano Giuntoli confirmed that Juventus weren’t close to completing any purchase at this stage and stated that they might not do anything transfer market-wise due to lack of sound opportunities. He also addressed Dusan Vlahovic's Arsenal links and Adrien Rabiot's contract.

Juventus and Napoli will collide on Friday in the first match of Round 15, and the competition between the two rivals will expand beyond the pitch afterward

Juventus Looking to Keep Raiding Napoli in the Future

December 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Juventus and Napoli will collide on Friday in the first match of Round 15, and the competition between the two rivals will expand beyond the pitch afterward. The Bianconeri successfully lured Cristiano Giuntoli last summer, and they don’t want to stop there, poaching more execs and players.

The future of Massimiliano Allegri has been subjected to intense speculations over the last couple of week, but nothing has been decided yet.

Juventus Expected to Wait to Make the Call on Allegri

December 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The future of Massimiliano Allegri has been subjected to intense speculations over the last couple of weeks, with the coach reportedly intentioned to leave without a new contract, Antonio Conte hinting at a reunion, and Juventus mulling other managers. However, nothing has been decided at this stage.

Juventus failed to beat Torino in the Derby but their recent four points still allow Giuntoli to start focusing on the transfer market more.

Juventus Exec Giuntoli Plays Coy on January Signings

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have been attached to a litany of midfielders, but CEO Cristiano Giuntoli admitted that they might not necessarily add a new one if they don’t find the right kind of deal. "“I don’t think an addition would to a whole lot. We’re all giving our best."

Agent Mario Giuffredi continues to needle Lazio even though Mattia Zaccagni spoke clearly about his desire to stay at the club in a recent interview.

Zaccagni Linked to Juventus Due to Giuntoli’s Past Try

November 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Agent Mario Giuffredi continues to needle Lazio even though Mattia Zaccagni spoke clearly about his desire to stay at the club in a recent interview. The representative hinted at Juventus: It’s no secret that Cristiano Giuntoli did everything he could to bring him to Napoli a few years ago."

A winter transfer operation now seems almost like an obligation, and Giuntoli has taken concrete steps to identify Fofana as a priority target for the club.

Fofana on Priority Call as Juve Scout Midfield Reinforcements

November 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Monaco, Serie A, Transfer Market

The absences of Nicolo Fagioli and Paul Pogba from the Juventus squad have taken their toll, with the two central midfielders leaving an enormous hole in midfield. A January transfer operation seems almost like an obligation for the Bianconeri. Cristiano Giuntoli has taken steps to shortlist Youssouf Fofana as the main target.

Juventus Expected to Further Modify Their Front Office

November 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus managed to convince Napoli to get Cristiano Giuntoli out of his contract after a lengthy back-and-forth last summer. He joined solo without any of his usual collaborators. The situation will most likely change in 2024. His previous right-hand man Giuseppe Pompilio is tied to the Azzurri only until June.

One of the many reasons why Lecce have been able to mount a stronghold on the Serie A table is due to their defense, manned on the left flank by Dorgu.

Lecce Starlet High on Juventus Director Giuntoli’s Agenda

November 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Patrick Dorgu turned 19 last week, and while he dreams of moving to the Premier League to play at Chelsea, he could take a step closer to his aspiration by starring at Juventus first. The Bianconeri, led by sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, are reportedly trailing the Lecce fullback.

The Juventus ownership recently issued a €200M capital increase and will contribute directly to 60% of it, pouring in €80M right away to settle the debts.

Juventus Executing Strategy Mandated from Higher-Up

October 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The Juventus ownership recently issued a €200M capital increase and will contribute directly to 60% of it, pouring in €80M right away to settle the debts and compensate for the early losses this campaign. However, the plan to make the team a lot more sustainable financially is going all steam ahead.

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