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Juventus manager Thiago Motta hints at Weston McKennie stay Juventus begin their Serie A season with a limited number of players available and considerable work to do in the transfer market, manager Thiago Motta said on Sunday, adding that United States international Weston McKennie, who looked to be on his way out of the club, could now return to the fold. ............ "First of all, McKennie is a useful and functional player for our needs," Motta told a news conference. "Tomorrow we have 19 players to face the game, only 11 can play. I have the possibility to make five substitutions, no more. ............ McKennie, 25, looked set to leave Juventus this summer but sources told ESPN earlier this week that he held talks with Motta and rebuilt the relationship ahead of Monday's game. ............ Read more -> https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40904774/juventus-manager-thiago-motta-hints-weston-mckennie-stay-transfer-window

Juventus & Napoli enter the race for young Atletico Madrid striker Juventus and Napoli are reportedly tracking Samu Omorodion who could be set to leave Atletico Madrid before the end of the summer. The 20-year-old is a youth product of Nervion and Granada. He signed for the Spanish capital side last summer. The Colchoneros sent him on loan to Alaves last term where he enjoyed an impressive campaign, scoring eight goals in La Liga. The Spain U21 starlet returned to Atletico this summer, but has been linked with an exit over the last few months. ............ The Bianconeri made an attempt to sign the youngster on loan. However, Atletico are seeking a permanent sale, unless another La Liga suitor emerges. Villarreal and Real Sociedad remain possible destinations. Juve’s interest in the young striker suggests that Arkadiusz Milik is still heading towards the exit door. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/di-marzio-juventus-napoli-enter-the-race-for-young-atletico-madrid-striker/

Why Milan defender Kalulu remains undecided about Juventus transfer Juventus have recently identified Pierre Kalulu as their new primary target to bolster the backline. However, the Frenchman isn’t fully convinced. After missing out on Riccardo Calfiori and Jean-Clair Todibo, the Bianconeri have turned to the versatile Milan defender who appears to be outside Paulo Fonseca’s plans. The Turin-based giants are looking to sign the 24-year-old on an initial loan deal with an option to buy. And while the Rossoneri have no qualms about this formula, it has reportedly raised concerns on the player’s part. ............ So it remains to be seen whether Juventus would be willing to tweak the terms of the agreement to appease the player or simply turn their attention to an alternative profile while they still can. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/why-milan-defender-kalulu-remains-undecided-about-juventus-transfer/

Juventus decide to sacrifice young midfielder to raise funds for Conceicao Juventus are reportedly eager to land Porto youngster Francisco Conceicao, while Fabio Miretti has been identified as the sacrificial lamb. With less than 48 hours separating us from the club’s first Serie A contest, Thiago Motta’s squad remains in dire need of wingers. The only two options at the moment are Kenan Yildiz and Timothy Weah, since Federico Chiesa and Filip Kotstic have been outcasted. In recent weeks, Conceicao emerged as one of the main candidates to join the Old Lady’s ranks alongside Fiorentina wantaway Nico Gonzalez. ............ Conceicao is also keen to join Juventus, while Porto are willing to grant him his wish. While the formula of the transfer remains to be defined, the Portuguese will cost Juventus around 30 million euros. The Bianconeri are also planning to sign Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners for circa 60 million euros. Therefore, the management might be forced to offload some players to raise funds for the new arrivals. Juve have opted to put Miretti on the transfer list. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-decide-to-sacrifice-young-midfielder-to-raise-funds-for-conceicao/

Preview: Juventus vs. Como - prediction, team news, lineups A new season starts under new management for Serie A giants Juventus, as they host promoted Como on Monday evening. After a summer of change, the Thiago Motta era now begins in earnest - but Juve's ambitious opponents will be intent on spoiling the party. Match preview Motta's Bologna side particularly impressed last term, and during his time in Emilia-Romagna they kept 18 clean sheets in home matches, conceding only 23 goals across 35 games at Stadio Dall'Ara. Having refreshed Juve's squad with new players such as Michele Di Gregorio, Khephren Thuram and Douglas Luiz, he then led them into pre-season, which featured defeats to Nurnberg and Atletico Madrid either side of a 2-2 draw with Brest. Now, Juventus meet Como on Serie A's opening matchday for the first time since 1988, when the Bianconeri strolled to a 3-0 victory - a repeat on Monday would make for the perfect start to Motta's reign. Indeed, Como are on a 21-game winless streak against Juve in Serie A, and they incidentally return to Calcio's top flight after 21 years away. Now promoted from his official role as assistant, Cesc Fabregas will spearhead the Lariani's comeback campaign, having taken over from Osian Roberts - the latter moved upstairs to become head of development after securing promotion. A club run by the richest owners in Italian football have ambitions of making a major impact in the years ahead, and with a World Cup winner in the dugout, recruitment has been made somewhat easier: Raphael Varane recently became their highest-profile signing so far. ............ Team News New boys Douglas Luiz and Michele Di Gregorio should both start in a new-look XI, alongside Khephren Thuram, who joins his brother - Inter's Marcus Thuram - in Italy: over the last three Ligue 1 seasons no Nice player has recorded more completed dribbles, chances created or shots attempted following a carry. ............ Juventus possible starting lineup: Di Gregorio; Danilo, Gatti, Bremer, Cambiaso; Thuram; Weah, Locatelli, Luiz, Yildiz; Vlahovic Como possible starting lineup: Reina; Cassandro, Goldaniga, Dossena, Moreno; Braunoder, Mazzitelli; Strefezza, Cutrone, Da Cunha; Belotti We say: Juventus 2-0 Como Juventus have won more Serie A openers than any other club - including seven wins across their last eight - and they should do so for a 60th time on Monday. As Como will take time to adapt to their new surroundings, a Juve side hungry to impress under new management can ruthlessly exploit their visitors' weaknesses. Read more -> https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/juventus/preview/preview-juventus-vs-como-prediction-team-news-lineups_550601.html

Preview: Juventus vs Como – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Monday is a historic day for Serie A newcomers Como as they head to Turin to take on Juventus in their first top-flight game in 21 years. Heavily fancied to take three points at their home stadium, the record-time Italian champions are looking forward to Thiago Motta’s touchline debut. ............ Match Preview Juventus Though Allegri’s football often bored Juventus fans to death, it paid dividends, as the Turin giants return to European football after a season-long absence. But before the new-look Champions League league phase puts the squeeze on the team’s calendar, Motta hopes to launch a genuine Scudetto push. There’s no better place to make his competitive debut as Juventus manager than the Allianz Stadium. His men have lost a league-four Serie A home matches across the last two seasons, turning their stadium into a near-unbreachable fortress. That stronghold bids to repel Como, with the Bianconeri vying for another flying Serie A start. Juventus have won their opening home league outing in seven of the last ten years (D1, L2). It’s equally significant to note that Motta’s men haven’t lost a Serie A game on their home ground since early February, stitching together a resounding seven-game unbeaten run in Turin (W3, D4). However, with their last five league matches at home featuring under 2.5 goals, entertainment could be at a premium on Monday. Como Como reigned supreme in Serie B last season, racking up 73 points en route to a runner-up finish behind Parma. But the 2024/25 campaign was off to a slow start. After a 1-1 draw in regulation, second-tier Sampdoria bettered the Lariani on penalties in last weekend’s Coppa Italia round two. ............ Team News Fabio Miretti is still on the sidelines with an injury. But Juventus will have the remainder of their squad fit and ready for the opening day clash, including all four summer signings. Only Cabal may not be part of Motta’s starting XI, with Andrea Cambiaso likely to start on the left wing. As for Como, Varane picked up an injury against Sampdoria and may not recover in time to face Juventus. Audero should be in goal, while Moreno and Belotti look set to make their Serie A debuts for the Lariani from the start. Juventus vs Como Potential Line-ups Juventus (4-2-3-1): Michele Di Gregorio; Danilo, Federico Gatti, Gleison Bremer, Andrea Cambiaso; Douglas Luiz, Khephren Thuram; Timothy Weah, Nicolo Fagioli, Kenan Yildiz; Dusan Vlahovic. Como (4-2-3-1): Emil Audero; Kovacik, Edoardo Goldaniga, Alberto Dossena, Alberto Moreno; Oliver Abildgaard, Luca Mazzitelli; Gabriel Strefezza, Patrick Cutrone, Lucas Da Cunha; Andrea Belotti. Juventus vs Como Prediction Juventus had an underwhelming pre-season. A 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in their final pre-season runout was hardly a good way to prepare for the opening league fixture. However, they’re still favorites to extend Como an unpleasant welcome to Serie A, and we expect them to live up to the billing. Prediction: Juventus to Win Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/preview-juventus-vs-como-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

Juventus is now closing in on finally signing Fiorentina star Juventus is now close to signing Fiorentina star Nicolas Gonzalez, thanks to a domino effect set in motion by Genoa. ............ The domino effect began with Genoa nearing the signing of Andrea Pinamonti. This move will free Gudmundsson to join Fiorentina, paving the way for Gonzalez to transfer to Juventus. The Bianconeri are expected to intensify their pursuit in the coming days, and they are hopeful the transfer will be finalised soon. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-is-now-closing-in-on-finally-signing-fiorentina-star/

Juventus takes a tough step to force Chiesa to leave Juventus is determined to offload Federico Chiesa and has now taken a firm stance regarding his departure. The winger appears inclined to let his contract run down, something the Bianconeri are keen to avoid, as they believe he is too valuable to lose for free. ............ Juve has now banished Chiesa from first-team training and plans to freeze him out of the club’s activities until he secures a transfer. Both AC Milan and AS Roma have shown interest in signing him in recent months, but the attacker has been hesitant to join either club. Given his current situation and the risk of being sidelined for a year, Chiesa may now reconsider those offers. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-takes-a-tough-step-to-force-chiesa-to-leave/

Juventus finally reaches an agreement with Atalanta over Koopmeiners Juventus is closing in on Teun Koopmeiners, having reportedly reached an agreement to sign the Dutch midfielder. Atalanta has been tough in negotiations for several weeks, insisting that they need a replacement before allowing him to leave. ............ Juventus has agreed to pay €52 million plus an additional €6 million in bonuses. Koopmeiners has also agreed to a five-year contract with the Bianconeri, where he will earn €3.5 million net per season. The player has been eager for this transfer and will be pleased to see it finally moving forward. The clubs are expected to exchange documents in the coming days, with his arrival at the Allianz Stadium to be officially announced soon. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-finally-reaches-an-agreement-with-atalanta-over-koopmeiners/

Yildiz signs new Juventus deal and inherits number 10 shirt Kenan Yildiz has finally signed a new contract with Juventus, extending his stay until 2029. The young attacker has also been given the club’s iconic number 10 shirt. Yildiz is poised to become a key figure for the Bianconeri under Thiago Motta. The Turkish forward is expected to be an integral part of the club over the next five years. ............ A club statement on its website reads: “Kenan Yildiz confirms himself at the center of the Juventus project and renews his contract with Juventus: the extension of the agreement with the Turkish talent born in 2005 until June 2029 is official. From today, Kenan will also wear the number 10 shirt.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/official-yildiz-signs-new-juventus-deal-and-inherits-number-10-shirt/

Chelsea and Juventus consider Federico Chiesa swap deal Juventus is keen to let Federico Chiesa leave this summer and recently explored a swap deal with Chelsea. The Bianconeri are determined to part ways with the Euro 2020 winner and have made their intentions clear. ............ Chelsea was offered the chance to add the winger to their squad, and the Blues considered signing the player, who earns €5 million per season. Juventus proposed a swap deal involving Raheem Sterling, but negotiations became complicated as the clubs moved closer to an agreement. Sterling’s wages, which are double Chiesa’s current salary, made the deal nearly impossible for Juventus to complete. The disparity in wages effectively stalled the talks, leaving Juventus to search for another buyer for Chiesa. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/chelsea-and-juventus-consider-federico-chiesa-swap-deal/

Cesare Prandelli heaps praise on Thiago Motta ahead of Serie A start Former Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is proud of Thiago Motta and insists that he is the Serie A manager who excites him the most. Motta has become the latest manager of the Bianconeri as they aim to return to the top of Italian and European football. ............ The Bianconeri are confident that he will be a good fit for their team, and Prandelli has praised his work. He said: ‘Today he carries that innate ability to read the game with him into his coaching career, the only emerging coach who has impressed me because he is not a playmaker, but someone who develops his system on concepts such as the occupation of spaces and diversified playing times. ‘These characteristics make his teams difficult to deal with, while the classic playmakers become predictable after a while, always using the same triangulations, the same cuts and timing of insertion. In Motta’s Bologna, I saw proactivity in every area of the field and last year, I was really happy with the championship he managed to have.’ ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/cesare-prandelli-heaps-praise-on-thiago-motta-ahead-of-serie-a-start/

Juventus CEO explains why they refused to sell Bremer this summer Gleison Bremer attracted interest from several top clubs, and Juventus could have secured a significant fee for him. ............ Juve CEO Maurizio Scanavino has now spoken about some of their summer decisions, most notably keeping Bremer, and he said: “Being competitive to win remains our goal, our ambition. We must follow it on a path that is more attentive to costs . But, I’ll give you an example: we didn’t sell Bremer , in fact we renewed his contract (until 2029, ed.). And we had very interesting offers from an economic point of view, but the sale, even if profitable, would have weakened us, so we said no. We take competitiveness seriously, it’s not just a word to be flaunted”. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-ceo-explains-why-they-refused-to-sell-bremer-this-summer/

Bologna makes contact to sign redundant defender Bologna is the latest club showing interest in Daniele Rugani as Juventus looks to offload him when possible. The defender is one of the players that the Bianconeri have asked to leave during this transfer window. ............ Over the last few weeks, Rugani seemed to be heading to Ajax, with the Dutch side becoming the only club to show serious interest in his signature. However, he could now remain in Serie A, as Bologna has reignited their interest in him. The Serie A side wants his experience for their Champions League campaign and might meet Juve’s demands to add him to their squad. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-bologna-makes-contact-to-sign-redundant-defender/

Arrigo Sacchi not sure Motta can repeat his Bologna success at Juventus Legendary Italian manager Arrigo Sacchi has commented on the Serie A title race and discussed the top clubs in the country. ............ However, Sacchi is unsure if Motta can immediately replicate the success he had at Bologna in Turin. He said: “Juve has embarked on a new path, I’m curious to see Thiago Motta at work. Thiago Motta is a strategist, but I don’t know if he can repeat the Bologna season at Juve.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/arrigo-sacchi-not-sure-motta-can-repeat-his-bologna-success-at-juventus/

L'arbitro Feliciani rischia di non arbitrare piú in serie A dopo le decisioni antimarottane di oggi.

Fino al golden-gol dell'Inter

Ha segnato Messias. Ex Milan mi sembra.

Gilardino merita una statua al centro di Genova. Gli vendono Retegui e Gudmundsson e lui non batte ciglio.

Madre giapponese e padre statunitense con origini ghanesi. Un fritto misto in piena regola.

Si respira un'aria nuova ..... Ma ancora ci possono essere riverberi del passato.

Gol annullato all'Inter? Ma Marotta non si fa sentire?

Complimenti a Mattia, nuovo numero 1 bianconero!

Ora tocca a te Kenan! Buona fortuna!