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Thiago Motta’s Juventus lose 3-0 in first pre-season friendly Thiago Motta’s Juventus lost 3-0 to FC Nürnberg in their first summer friendly seeing Dusan Vlahovic miss a penalty kick in the second half. ............ FC Nürnberg, a German team playing in the 2. Bundesliga and coached by ex-Lazio striker Miroslav Klose, secured a comfortable 3-0 victory against a Bianconeri team still without many starters. Thiago Motta started two new signings, Michele Di Gregorio and Khephren Thuram, and many players from the NextGen squad. ............ Vlahovic, Andrea Cambiaso, Federico Gatti, Nicolò Fagioli and Timothy Weah were introduced in the second half. Vlahovic had a chance to equalise from a spot kick earned by Weah but hit the post. Dustin Forkel and Tim Janisch scored in the final minutes to make it 3-0 for the German side. FC Nürnberg-Juventus 3-0 Goals: 19′ Jander (N), 87′ Forkel (N), 89′ Janisch (N) FC Nürnberg: Reichert (62′ Mathenia), Soares (77′ Janisch), Jeltsch (62′ Siedel), Flick (77′ Lubach), Pick (53′ Forkel), Okunuki (62′ Tzimas), Castrop (77′ Sevicik), Jander (77′ Joachims), Knoche (39′ Karafiat), Schleimer (77′ Valentini), Hofmann. Coach: Klose. Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio (46’ Perin); Rouhi (46’ Savona), Gonzalez (46’ Gatti), Djalo (46’ Cabal), Barbieri (46’ Cambiaso); Thuram (46’ Fagioli), Locatelli (46’ Nicolussi Caviglia); Comenencia (46’ Weah), Miretti (46’ Adzic), Hasa (46’ Mbangula); Sekulov (46’ Vlahovic). Coach: Thiago Motta. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-lose-3-0-in-first-pre-season-friendly/

Ma certo. Il calcio di Thiago Motta non si impara in dieci giorni. Per raggiungere le grandi cose occorre tempo e impegno. É quando si raggiunge la vetta di un monte che si puó ammirare la bellezza della strada percorsa.

Official: First Juventus line-up in Thiago Motta era Michele Di Gregorio, Tiago Djaló, Manuel Locatelli and Khéphren Thuram start for Juventus in their first summer friendly against FC Nürnberg. ............ Juventus have been training in Germany since July 20 and will return to Turin after today’s match. ............ Below is the first Juventus XI in the Thiago Motta era. The friendly against FC Nürnberg will kick off at 17:00 CET (15:00 GMT). Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Barbieri, Facundo Gonzalez, Tiago Djalò, Rouhi; Thuram, Locatelli; Comenencia, Miretti, Hasa; Sekulov ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/first-juventus-line-up-in-thiago-motta-era/

Uno che si chiama Thiago di questi tempi va esaltato!

Juventus director gives an update on progress in finding a new sponsor Juventus still does not have a shirt sponsor ahead of the new season after their contract with Jeep expired. ............ Apart from the financial gain, having a sponsor also makes the club’s shirt more appealing, and it would be unusual for Juve to begin the campaign without a sponsor on their shirt. The director, Francesco Calvo, has now revealed that the club is in talks to secure a new sponsor for the team. “The sponsor? We have been penalized because we have not had the opportunity to plan, but the feelings are positive: we have several negotiations in an advanced stage.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-director-gives-an-update-on-progress-in-finding-a-new-sponsor/

How Juventus will make 87 million euros from selling Next Gen talents Juventus is working hard to bolster their squad during this transfer window, and the Bianconeri are also doing well in selling off their youngsters. ............ Koni De Winter was the first Next Gen product the Bianconeri sold for around 10 million euros before Felix Correia moved for 1.5 million euros. Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea moved to Aston Villa in exchange for Douglas Luiz, with their part in the deal valued at 28 million euros. Juve hopes to make 30 million euros from the sale of Matias Soule, while Dean Huijsen is completing an 18 million euro move to Bournemouth. The Bianconeri have made 87 million euros, which is helping them significantly strengthen their squad under Thiago Motta. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/how-juventus-will-make-87-million-euros-from-selling-next-gen-talents/

Juventus faces two problems in their bid to sign Adeyemi Juventus is in talks to sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund this summer. The German is one of the best wingers in Europe and has been in fantastic form since he moved to Dortmund. ............ The Bianconeri might struggle to meet Borussia Dortmund’s demands of around 45 million euros, the first big obstacle they face. The report also states that Juve is facing a challenge from Aston Villa, who joined the race after selling Moussa Diaby. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-faces-two-problems-in-their-bid-to-sign-adeyemi/

Atalanta’s CEO appears to soften their stance on Koopmeiners transfer Atalanta is softening its stance on the potential departure of Teun Koopmeiners this summer. The midfielder is the next player that Juventus is expected to add to their squad in this transfer window. ............ Atalanta has been reluctant to sell him for as long as possible and has maintained that he is not available for transfer. However, Atalanta seems to be softening its stance on his departure. Its CEO, Luca Percassi, claims that any player who leaves will be replaced. ............ “Koopmeiners? It’s like in the past few days, every now and then it’s good to be repetitive. His transfer is not in our plans. Whoever leaves will be replaced, but today it’s not an emergency, nor a priority.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/atalantas-ceo-appears-to-soften-their-stance-on-koopmeiners-transfer/

Chiesa now more likely to leave Juventus than to stay Federico Chiesa is back at Juventus to prepare for the new season, but his future remains uncertain. Juve offered him a new deal before the end of last season, but he has not signed it yet and will become a free agent next summer. ............. There is almost no chance of Chiesa remaining at Juventus. The report suggests the attacker is more likely to leave now because he is no longer in their plans. Juve is in Germany for pre-season preparations, and Chiesa is not part of that group, which is a clear indication that they can do without him. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/chiesa-now-more-likely-to-leave-juventus-than-to-stay/

Juventus is considering AS Roma’s latest offer for Matias Soule Juventus looks set to accept AS Roma’s latest offer for Matias Soule as they aim to offload him as quickly as possible. The Argentinian has made Roma his first-choice destination, and the Giallorossi are keen to make the move happen. He has rejected approaches from West Ham and Leicester City, prompting Juve to negotiate with Roma. ............ Juve is now considering accepting Roma’s latest offer, which is 33 million euros, with 25 million euros guaranteed and 8 million euros in add-ons. The Premier League clubs could have offered more money, but Juve is prepared to allow Soule to leave and sign for AS Roma. They need the cash to pursue their interest in players like Teun Koopmeiners and Jean-Clair Todibo. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-is-considering-as-romas-latest-offer-for-matias-soule/

Thiago Motta on Juventus retreat, Chiesa position and Soule impression Thiago Motta discussed the ‘great enthusiasm’ at Juventus’ training retreat in Germany and commented on the positions of Matias Soule and Federico Chiesa. ............ Speaking to the press from Juventus’ training camp, Thiago Motta was first asked about the best parts of this retreat in Germany. “Everything. The structure we have, the commitment of the players, and for the moment the work is going very well, and I’m happy.” ............ “They’re a united group that have the ambition to do important things. To do this you have to start from the first day at work and it’ll always be like this day after day to achieve something.” ............ “Chiesa is part of the Juventus squad at the moment and then we will see…”............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/thiago-motta-on-juventus-retreat/

Two factors missing before Huijsen joins Bournemouth from Juventus Teenage Juventus defender Dean Huijsen is reportedly nearing a move to the Premier League to join AFC Bournemouth, but there are still two formalities to complete before the move becomes official, reports in Italy detail. ............ The Bianconeri are set to receive an upfront fee of €15m, plus €3m in bonuses, with a 10% future sell-on clause set to be included in the contracts. Juventus had been holding out for an offer of €18m, ideally with a 20% sell-on. ............ According to Thursday’s reports, all that is missing now is for Huijsen to complete his visit to the English south coast for a medical, and then to formally sign off on the contracts. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/whats-missing-before-huijsen-joins-bournemouth/

Juventus accepts an offer for Huijsen and waits for the youngster’s response Juventus has accepted Bournemouth’s offer for Dean Huijsen, and the defender now has to decide whether to join the Cherries. The Premier League club became a serious contender for his signature yesterday when Juve made him available for transfer. ............ The defender is one of the finest talents the Bianconeri have groomed, and they hope to earn a good fee from his departure this summer. ............ Juve accepted a bid of around 18 million euros from the Premier League club and hopes Huijsen will agree to move there. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-accepts-an-offer-for-huijsen-and-waits-for-the-youngsters-response/

FC Porto trying to convince 21-year-old forward to reject Juventus FC Porto does not want to lose Francisco Conceição this summer amid interest from Juventus in the Portuguese attacker. ............. They remain active in the transfer market and consider Francisco Conceição a top talent to add to their squad. The attacker is also open to leaving Porto after his father quit as the club manager. ............. The Bianconeri are now set to miss out on his signature, and Porto is speaking to him to stay one more season with them. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/fc-porto-trying-to-convince-21-year-old-forward-to-reject-juventus/

Borussia Dortmund star open to Juventus move – Giuntoli seeking agreement with the club Juventus have already received the initial approval of Karim Adeyemi but must still find an accord with Borussia Dortmund. The 22-year-old rose to prominence during his time at RB Salzburg, promoting BVB to splash 30 million euros for his services in the summer of 2022. ............. In recent weeks, Adeyemi surfaced as a possible transfer target for Cristiano Giuntoli. ............. The Serie A giants have already obtained an initial “yes” from the player who is open to making the move to Turin. But while Adeyemi isn’t in Germany at the moment, Giuntoli is planning to hold talks with his family and entourage in Munich. The Juventus director will be hoping to secure an agreement with Adeyemi’s representatives before heading to Dortmund to negotiate a transfer with the club. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/borussia-dortmund-star-open-to-juventus-move-giuntoli-seeking-agreement-with-the-club/

Napoli remains the only concrete destination for Federico Chiesa this summer In the last few days, rumours have begun to circulate that Inter Milan wants to sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus as his Bianconeri future remains uncertain. ............. Juve has no intention of selling Chiesa to Inter Milan, which is their main rival. The attacker can only move to Inter as a free agent next summer, making Napoli the most likely destination for the Euro 2020 winner. Chiesa will be eager to sort out his future soon after returning for pre-season following his wedding. The attacker hopes he gets chances under Thiago Motta should he stay at the club. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/napoli-remains-the-only-concrete-destination-for-federico-chiesa-this-summer/

Porto star tells his entourage to prioritise a move to Juventus FC Porto star Galeno wants to move to Juventus despite interest from several other clubs. ............. The Brazilian remains a key player for Porto and was in fantastic form for them last season. ............. Galeno has a release clause worth 60 million euros, and the Bianconeri will struggle to pay it. However, Juve seems keen after missing out on Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood, and Galeno wants to move to Turin. ............. The report claims he has instructed those managing his future to explore all possible means to take him to Juve before considering other offers for his signature. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/porto-star-tells-his-entourage-to-prioritise-a-move-to-juventus/

Verona president discusses Juventus hijack of Cabal’s move to Inter Milan Juventus has just completed the signing of Juan Cabal, despite it initially seeming that he was heading to Inter Milan. ............ Juventus managed to hijack the move from their bitter rivals, although Verona’s president Maurizio Setti suggests that they didn’t have a formal agreement with Inter before Juventus stepped in to secure the signing. “No, there has never been a real advantage but internal and shared choices. Everyone is happy, it should always be like this, it is not always like this but today it was good”. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/verona-president-discusses-juventus-hijack-of-cabals-move-to-inter-milan/

Cabal: ‘I was always a Juventus fan as a kid’ Juan Cabal had a photograph on social media of himself as a child in a counterfeit Juventus jersey, but now gets to wear it for real after an €11m transfer. ‘I was always a Juve fan.’ This perhaps explains why the Colombia international was so eager to switch over and join the Bianconeri yesterday, despite having already agreed personal terms and a move to Inter. When Cristiano Giuntoli approached, the 23-year-old had no doubts and passed his medical this morning, completing the transfer from Hellas Verona for €11m plus up to €3.8m in bonuses. “I am very happy, as this is one of the biggest clubs in the world and I am so overjoyed to wear this jersey,” Cabal told the official club website. Following the swoop, an image went viral from Cabal’s social media accounts showing him as a kid in a knock-off Juve shirt. “As a kid, I wore this jersey that was not an original one, and now I get to wear the legendary Juventus shirt and I am so happy. I was always a Juve fan.” ............ “I am someone who can play both positions, I’m very quick and well-behaved, both on and off the field. My idols are Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos.” ............ “Everyone in Colombia is celebrating, because this is an important step for me, my family and all the kids who also have a dream and can see me making it happen.” Read more -> https://football-italia.net/cabal-i-was-always-a-juventus-fan-as-a-kid/

Official: Juan Cabal completes Juventus transfer Juventus have officially signed Juan Cabal from Hellas Verona for €11m plus up to another €3.8m in bonuses, snatching him from under the noses of Inter. The left-back, who can also play as a central defender, had been all set for a move to San Siro after the clubs agreed a €10m plus bonuses move and personal terms too. However, yesterday Juve swooped in and suddenly managed to secure a deal instead. ............ Juventus have paid Verona €11m – payable over three financial years – with the addition of ancillary costs up to €1.8m. There are also performance-related bonuses of up to €2m. Cabal has signed a contract with the Bianconeri to June 2029. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/official-juan-cabal-complete-juventus-transfer/

Is Cabal a new Calafiori for Thiago Motta at Juventus? Juventus are on the verge of signing Juan Cabal from Hellas Verona and the two roles the Colombian can cover suggest he may be a new Riccardo Calafiori for Thiago Motta in Turin. Verona defender Cabal arrived in Turin this morning to undergo medical tests with Juventus ahead of a permanent €12m transfer, including add-ons. ............ His versatility reminds of Bologna star Calafiori who joined the Rossoblu as a left-back last summer, but developed into a centre-back under Motta at the Stadio Dall’Ara in 2023-24. Motta will be unveiled as the new Juventus coach at a press conference later today when he will likely discuss his ideas on Cabal. ............ There are, however, clear differences between the two defenders, as their price tags suggest. As mentioned, Cabal will move to Turin on a €10m deal plus €2m add-ons, while Calafiori is expected to join Arsenal for over €50m. ............ Cabal is a year older than Calafiori, but the Italian international was clearly unaffordable for the Bianconeri after impressive performances for Bologna and during the Euros. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/is-cabal-a-new-calafiori-for-thiago-motta-at-juventus/

Cabal arrives to complete Juventus transfer Hellas Verona defender Juan Cabal has arrived in Turin to undergo medical examinations with Juventus and complete a permanent transfer at the Allianz Stadium. Colombian defender Cabal is ready to become Juventus’ fourth summer signing. The Bianconeri have secured his signature by offering Verona €10m plus €2m add-ons and pushing their rivals Inter out of the race. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/picture-cabal-arrives-for-juventus-transfer/

Juventus swoop in, agree to deal for Inter transfer target Juan Cabal Surprise transfer move incoming! Because of financial issues both clubs have had over the last couple of years, it hasn’t been often that Juventus and Inter Milan have rivaled one another for a player on the transfer market. When they have rivaled one another for a player, that has usually meant Juve coming in and snatching an Inter target right from under their noise, the most notable being Bremer two summers ago in the wake of Matthijs de Ligt heading to Bayern Munich. Well, my friends, I have something to say: It’s time to add another one to the list. According to multiple reports, Juventus and Hellas Verona have agreed to a deal for fullback Juan Cabal. What makes it all the more of a surprising move is that Juve’s arch rival, Inter, looked all set themselves to sign Cabal until about 12 hours ago before Cristiano Giuntoli jumped in and snatched the 23-year-old Colombian away from Beppe Marotta’s hands. Juve will reportedly pay around €12 million to Hellas Verona for Cabal, who arrived in Italy from Colombia in 2022 after playing for Atlético Nacional. Cabal will be paid around €1.2 million per season. Considering that this will be a deal involving two Serie A clubs, Juventus are still able to make it happen even though Cabal would normally take up a non-EU spot on the roster. ............ Cabal, on paper, very much fits the mold of what you would expect a Thiago Motta-managed fullback would like to do. ............ Sound defensively and somebody who is able to contribute on the offensive end of things? Well, well, well .. that sounds like something that Motta can certainly use on his team. It will reportedly cost Juventus a couple million euros more than what Inter was set to pay. ............ Cabal will be just the second-ever Colombian player to appear for Juventus’ senior squad after Cuadrado. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/7/17/24200630/juan-cabal-hellas-verona-juventus-inter-milan-2024-serie-a-summer-transfer-rumors

“A very demanding manager” – Cambiaso reveals his playing position under Motta Juventus fullback Andrea Cambiaso heaps praise on the club’s new coach Thiago Motta. ............. The 24-year-old initially joined the Bianconeri in the summer of 2022, but was immediately sent on loan to Bologna. This opportunity allowed Cambiaso to develop his game under the guidance of the Italo-Brazilian tactician. So now that the 41-year-old has been appointed, Cambiaso is the only member of the current Juventus squad who had been previously coached by the former Inter and PSG midfielder. ............. “He is a coach who has a great mentality, and a great desire to work,” said Cambiaso. “He is very demanding and therefore does very well. We are a relatively young team, so I think he can help us a lot.” ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/a-very-demanding-manager-cambiaso-reveals-his-playing-position-under-motta/