Juventus Plan Another Potential Loanee Send-off to Sampdoria
Mikkel Damsgaard’s lengthy injury has prompted Sampdoria to look for reinforcements, although Dutchman Ihattaren was supposed to be the alternative for the Dane forward.
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Juventus, Allegri Praises ‘Excellent’ Brazilian Talent
A product of Santos’ youth academy, Jorge was touted to move to either Milan or Juventus and finally chose the Bianconeri for developing his career further.
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Juventus Mulling Over Short-Term Future of Young Newcomer
Kaio Jorge finally made his Juventus debut in the Derby following a thigh injury, but a loan spell could be in the cards in January. A trio of Serie A teams are chasing after the Brazilian starlet and the management will decide based on much he plays in the upcoming weeks.
Allegri Plotting Juventus Tactical Evolution Exploiting a Few Returns
Coach Massimiliano Allegri has never had the full roster at his disposal due to multiple injuries thus far. The returns could lead to some adjustments. The coach is reportedly a big believer in Arthur and appreciated the first small cameo of Kaio Jorge.
REVEALED: Juventus’ Actual Transfer Figures for Ihattaren & Kaio Jorge
The two arrived on the very end of deadline day from Santos and PSV Eindhoven for initial reported fees €1.50m and €1.90m respectively.
Juventus Exec Comments on New Signings, Donnarumma and Haaland
Juventus director Federico Cherubini dished on the newcomers in his interview, on top of describing what happened with Gianluigi Donnarumma and Erling Haaland, whom they pursued before he blossomed at Leipzig. The executive said his piece on Moise Kean, Mohamed Ihattaren and Kaio Jorge.
Juventus Exclude Two Summer Additions from Champions League List
Juventus have officially issued their 23-man list for the group stage of the Champions League. The Bianconeri had to leave two spots open due to the limited numbers of home-grown players on the roster. They excluded Kaio Jorge, who joined from Santos this summer, and Luca Pellegrini, who stayed put after two loan spells.
Player Analysis: Kaio Jorge, Juventus’ New Brazilian Wonderkid
Kaio Jorge comes from the famous Santos football academy, which has produced the likes of Pelé, Neymar and Robinho, and is undoubtedly the one to keep an eye on in the coming years. We took a closer look at Juventus’ new signing and discussed whether he is a good fit for the Bianconeri.
UPDATED: Juventus Officially Acquire Kaio Jorge from Santos
Juventus will bring in Kaio Jorge right away, as they have reached an agreement with Santos on a small fee. The 19-year-old striker is currently practicing on his own in Recife and will fly to Turin later this week to complete the signing, which the Brazilian club already announced. He will ink a five-year contract.
Santos Claim Kaio Jorge’s Contract to Be Longer Than Reported
The plot of the Kaio Jorge drama thickens. Just as Juventus were closing in on adding him on a free in January, Santos say that his contract actually expires in 2023. They state that the Brazilian federation allowed him to sign a five-year contract even if he was underage. A legal battle with the player's agents might ensue given the murky situation, putting the deal in jeopardy.
Juventus Looking to Pip Milan at the Post in Race for Brazilian Prodigy
Juventus have overtaken the competition to sign Kaio Jorge, although further plot twists can not be ruled out. They sent a letter to Santos indicating that they have opened talks with the striker to sign him on a free in January. In reality, they have already reached an agreement on personal terms, as Milan did before. Instead, the Brazilian club would rather sell him to Benfica.
Milan and Juventus Now Facing Strong Competition for Santos Starlet
Milan are not the only ones pursuing Kaio Jorge. Benfica are in talks with Santos to purchase the 19-year-old striker, while Juventus are squarely still in the race. The Rossoneri would be in the lead if the player waited until the end of his deal to move. However, the Brazilian club is trying to monetize his departure in this window.