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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/

Juventus open talks with Porto for young Portugal international Juventus have reportedly launched concrete attempts to sign young Porto winger Francisco Conceicao. The 21-year-old is a youth product of Sporting Lisbon but when his father Sergio became the head coach of Porto, the youngster followed suit in 2018. ............. The Bianconeri have already opened contacts with Porto for Conceicao’s services. The Serie A giants are reportedly offering an initial loan proposal with an obligation to buy. The source describes the Portugal international as a priority transfer target for Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli. Conceicao is a left-footed player who usually plays as an inverted winger, cutting from the right flank. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-juventus-open-talks-with-porto-for-young-portugal-international/

Juventus name their price for Milik amidst Everton & Newcastle interest Juventus have named their price for Arkadiusz Milik who has three suitors in the Premier League, including Everton and Newcastle United. Similar to his compatriot Wojciech Szczesny, the striker is on his way out of the club after being omitted from Thiago Motta’s plans. ........... The Bianconeri are requesting a transfer fee of 6 or 7 million euros to part ways with the Tychy native. As the source notes, this is almost the same figure that the club splashed to sign Milik on a permanent basis from Olympique Marseille last summer. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-name-their-price-for-milik-amidst-everton-newcastle-interest/

Pedulla: Juventus & Nice start direct negotiations for Todibo – Transfer formula revealed Juventus have finally launched direct talks with Nice over the transfer of French defender Jean-Clair Todibo. The Bianconeri have identified the 24-year-old as their main target to partner Gleison Bremer at the back after missing out on Riccardo Calafiori who will instead join Arsenal ............. According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, the two clubs have finally begun their direct negotiations. ............. The Ligue 1 side had set their original asking price at 40 million euros, while Juventus have been trying to negotiate a package worth 35 million or less. Pedulla also adds that the two sides could agree over a loan formula with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pedulla-juventus-nice-start-direct-negotiations-for-todibo-transfer-formula-revealed/

Video – Juventus players training hard under Motta on second day of Germany camp The official Juventus YouTube channel has uploaded a video showing the highlights from the second day of training of the pre-season camp at the Adidas headquarters in Germany. ............. The Bianconeri players appeared to be in a good mood as they started the day with a team chat, but they swiftly turned up the heat when the serious part began. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/video-juventus-players-training-hard-under-motta-on-second-day-of-germany-camp/

Who will be Vlahovic’s understudy at Juventus? Two main options surface Juventus are searching the market for a striker who can act as a backup for Dusan Vlahovic, and have apparently earmarked two Serie A profiles. The Italian giants are currently revamping their attacking department, with Matias Soulé, Federico Chiesa and Arkadiusz Milik all tipped to follow Moise Kean to the exit door. ............. The Bianconeri have identified two players for this delicate role. The first is Mateo Retegui who has been plying his trade in Genoa since making the move from Boca Juniors last summer. ............. The alternative option is Napoli’s Giacomo Raspadori, a versatile attacker who can play almost anywhere in the final third. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/who-will-be-vlahovics-understudy-at-juventus-two-main-options-surface/

Juventus planning five sales to finance Koopmeiners move – The list revealed Juventus are looking to sell five of their players in order to raise funds for their transfer targets, and chief among them is Teun Koopmeiners. ............. The management has listed five players who must be sold to finance the Koopmeiners operation. The first name on the list is Matias Soulé who can generate the biggest transfer fee. Juventus are refusing to sell the Argentine for anything less than 35 million euros despite Roma’s vigorous attempts. Then we have Dean Huijsen who could yield a figure worth 25 million euros. ............. The third name on the list is Wojciech Szczesny who has become surplus to requirements following Michele Di Gregorio’s arrival. ............. Mattia De Sciglio and Daniele Rugani are now considered among the deadwood and will have to find new accommodations. Bologna are reportedly interested in the centre-back, while the versatile fullback has been recently linked with Monza. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-planning-five-sales-to-finance-koopmeiners-move-the-list-revealed/

Soulé reaffirms desire to join Roma, rejecting higher Leicester City offer Matias Soulé informed Leicester City and Juventus via his agent that he only wants to join Roma, even if the Premier League side is offering more. ............. They note that Soulé and his representative made clear once again today that it does not matter if Leicester City or any other club is going to offer more for the transfer fee or his wages. Juventus respect that, but need Roma to bump up their proposal from €28m to at least €30m. He is absolutely convinced that Roma is the right step for his career after speaking directly to coach Daniele De Rossi, fellow Argentines Paulo Dybala and Leandro Paredes. It is not about finances or even ambition, so much as the sporting project and also the lifestyle he would enjoy in Rome. ............. Read more -> https://football-italia.net/soule-desire-roma-rejecting-leicester-city/

Koopmeiners returns to action for Atalanta as he waits for Juventus Teun Koopmeiners has recovered from the injury that forced him to miss Euro 2024 and played his first game for Atalanta yesterday. The Dutchman has agreed to move to Juventus and continue his career in Turin, but the Bianconeri must agree on a transfer fee with Atalanta before he can leave. ............. He started Atalanta’s game against their U19 side. It was an in-house friendly game that provided an opportunity to assess the players’ fitness levels, and Koopmeiners returned to action. He started and played the first 45 minutes without any problems, which should reassure Juve that he has no fitness issues to worry about. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/koopmeiners-returns-to-action-for-atalanta-as-he-waits-for-juventus/

Simone Braglia thinks Chiesa will perform better away from Juventus Federico Chiesa is not back at Juventus for the pre-season training camp after representing Italy at Euro 2024, leaving the attacker’s future uncertain. Chiesa is one of Juventus’s big-name stars, but that seems to be just on paper; he is no longer an untouchable player at the club. ............. Former goalkeeper Simone Braglia suggested the attacker would be better off playing for another club. “As for the future at the national level, I think he is an element that can still give a lot. He needs to find an environment that gives him confidence. A person who has confidence in the environment gives the best of himself. And professionalism has little to do with it. Where would I see him best? Not at Juve, if there is no unity of purpose in the environment. If he doesn’t feel the confidence, I would recommend any other club, whether it’s Naples or Rome”. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-thinks-chiesa-will-perform-better-away-from-juventus/

Thiago Motta reveals what he expects from his Juventus team after every game Thiago Motta has spoken about his expectations for his players after being officially unveiled by Juventus. ............. When he sends his team out on the pitch, the former PSG midfielder expects them to give everything they have to win. Speaking on his expectations from his players, he told: “I want the team to be proud and satisfied at the end of every game, because that would mean that they have given everything on the pitch. As I said, I chose to join Juventus because they are an ambitious and historic club.” ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/thiago-motta-reveals-what-he-expects-from-his-juventus-team-after-every-game/

Vlahovic returns to Juventus for pre-season and fans have a message for him Dusan Vlahovic is the latest Juventus player to return from his holidays to start his pre-season. The striker was given an extended break because he was part of the Serbia squad at Euro 2024. ............. There is no talk of him leaving the club this summer, and fans asked for his autographs and pictures when he reported to the Juve training base ahead of the new season. They also had a trophy-related request for the ex-Fiorentina man, with some asking him to “Bring us the Champions League.” ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/vlahovic-returns-to-juventus-for-pre-season-and-fans-have-a-message-for-him/

Juventus offers two youngsters to Nice for Todibo Juventus remains keen on signing Jean-Clair Todibo this summer as the Bianconeri continue to bolster their squad. They have already signed one player from Nice, with Khephren Thuram joining them from the Ligue 1 club. ............ Nice is asking for 35 million euros. ............ Juve does not want to spend that much to sign him, and the Bianconeri plan to include two youngsters in their offer. The Bianconeri are willing to include Joseph Nonge and Tarik Muharemović as sweeteners in their bid. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-offers-two-youngsters-to-nice-for-todibo/

Sorrentino says Motta can make himself one of the best coaches in Europe Thiago Motta has taken on his biggest managerial task by accepting Juventus’ offer to become their next manager. His team is expected to challenge for the Serie A title this season, and he knows things must be done well for him to succeed. ............ The Bianconeri will be eager to see their team succeed with him at the helm, and Stefano Sorrentino believes now is the time for Motta to show what he can do. Sorrentino believes the former midfielder is one of the best coaches around and will prove it at Juve. “Thiago Motta has shown himself to be a top-level coach. Now he has the great opportunity to establish himself as one of the best in all of Europe.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-says-motta-can-make-himself-one-of-the-best-coaches-in-europe/

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/

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Conte refuses to join anti-Juventus chant and scolds Napoli fans Antonio Conte took a stand when Napoli fans tried to make him join in with an anti-Juventus chant. ‘Do not ask me for things I will not do. Let me clear this up once and for all.’ ............ Conte stood firm and explained his situation to the supporters. “I will always be a polite and respectful person, so do not ask me for things I will not do, not just for a single team, but for all teams. “We coaches have to set a positive example. What I can tell you is that you have Napoli’s number one fan right here in front of you.” The traditional chant is ‘whoever doesn’t jump is a Juventino’ and the response is to bounce around. ............ Read more -> https://football-italia.net/video-conte-refuses-anti-juventus-napoli-fans/