Socrates

Juventus FC’s Latest Signing Has The Lionel Messi Seal Of Approval Juventus has completed the signing of Argentinian midfielder Carlos Alcaraz on loan from Southampton with an option to make the move permanent for $51M. It’s the kind of news that Juve fans wanted to hear about before the Derby d’Italia showdown with Inter Milan this weekend, and according to former Nerazzurri winger Ezequiel Schelotto, the new Claudio Marchisio has arrived. “He can play as a Mezzala on the right,” Schelotto told. “Juventus truly made a great signing.” ............ The 21-year-old Alcaraz, who played alongside Schelotto at Racing Club, could slot into the right side of the Bianconeri’s five-man midfield alongside Manuel Locatelli and Adrien Rabiot - a bold configuration aimed at nullifying Inter’s dynamic trio of Hakan Calhanoglu, Nicolò Barella and Henrik Mkhitaryan. ............ “To me, this is his ideal role, Schelotto continued. “Alcaraz’s late runs are dangerous and he has an excellent shot from distance. He is strong with both feet, he has great quality, but he also helps defensively.” ............ Read more -> https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidferrini/2024/02/01/juventus-fcs-latest-signing-has-the-lionel-messi-seal-of-approval/

Juventus believes they have a replacement for Alex Sandro in their squad Alex Sandro finds himself in the final five months of his contract with Juventus, and the club is seemingly convinced that they have identified a suitable replacement for him. Having triggered a contract extension last summer, Sandro has been hampered by injuries for a substantial part of the ongoing season. Although Juventus continues to deploy him in a back-three formation when available, his performance levels have witnessed a decline. ............. This apparent reluctance to extend Sandro’s contract serves as a strong indication that Juventus is prepared to allow him to depart. The Bianconeri view Djalo as a capable successor. Juventus holds the belief that Djalo, upon achieving full fitness, possesses the requisite qualities to seamlessly integrate into their defensive setup, thus potentially filling the void left by Sandro. ............. Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-believes-they-have-a-replacement-for-alex-sandro-in-their-squad/

"Thanks for the trust" - Carlos Alcaraz jokes about playing for Juventus after Italian club signs player with same name Carlos Alcaraz recently joked about potentially joining Serie A giants Juventus. This playful banter arose when the Italian club signed a player who shares the same name as the Spaniard. Juventus recently secured a six-month loan deal for Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz Duran. The Argentine will be joining the Italian giants until the end of the season with an option to make the deal permanent for around $51 million, as per the Athletic. ............ Following the announcement of Carlos Alcaraz Duran's signing, fans took it upon themselves to jokingly tag tennis player Carlos Alcaraz as if the Spaniard had joined Juventus F.C. ............ Read more -> https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-thanks-trust-carlos-alcaraz-jokes-playing-juventus-italian-club-signs-player-name?key1=newsnowltennis

Simone Inzaghi fears two Juventus players more than others Juventus is gearing up for a challenging Serie A clash against Inter Milan this weekend, and it’s anticipated to be one of the toughest matches of the year for both title contenders. ............ Simone Inzaghi, the Inter Milan manager, holds a significant amount of respect for Juventus as an opponent. The report reveals that Inzaghi is particularly concerned about two players in the Juventus squad. Firstly, Inzaghi is worried about Dusan Vlahovic, who has returned to form at a crucial time, making him a formidable threat in this important game. Additionally, Inzaghi fears Adrien Rabiot for his prowess in the tactical aspects of the game. Both Vlahovic and Rabiot are expected to be crucial assets for Max Allegri in the upcoming match. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/simone-inzaghi-fears-two-juventus-players-more-than-others/

OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Juventus sign Carlos Alcaraz on loan with option to buy The big surprise of January is officially here. For Juventus sporting chief Cristiano Giuntoli, trying to sign Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz is not a new thing. During Giuntoli’s time at Napoli, Alcaraz was very much a target of the man who constructed last season’s Scudetto-winning side, only for Southampton — who were still in the Premier League at the time — to swoop in and offer more money. ............ Juventus announced Wednesday, the final day of the January transfer window, that they have signed the 21-year-old Alcaraz on loan with an option to buy from Southampton. In a deal that has a lot of numbers attached to it, Juve will pay an initial €3.7 million loan fee with another €1.9 million add-ons attached to it for the rest of the season. The big thing is the option to buy price, which is set at a whopping €49.5 million — which is much more than the €35-€40 million range that we had heard over the last day since the news first broke of Juventus being close to finalizing the deal. Alcaraz, who had signed a brand new five-year deal with Southampton in early October, will wear the No. 26 shirt at Juventus, the first player to (officially) wear that number since Stephan Lichtsteiner’s seven-year run of Swiss awesomeness in Turin. According to reports, Alcaraz will officially land in Italy on Thursday after working out final visa issues that allowed him to travel from England to Turin. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/31/24056530/official-juventus-sign-carlos-alcaraz-on-loan-with-option-to-buy-2024-serie-a-transfers-southampton

Former Juventus man explains why Vlahovic is better than Lautaro Martinez Ahead of the Derby d’Italia this weekend, one intriguing on-field battle is between Dusan Vlahovic and Lautaro Martinez. ............ Former Juventus man Stefano Tacconi is impressed with both stars, but he is convinced that Vlahovic has an edge over Martinez and reveals this: “In my opinion, Vlahovic is stronger with his head, left foot and right foot, while Lautaro is certainly a goalscorer who steals and also scores heavy goals. Vlahovic is stronger at manoeuvring in the area, while Lautaro is more fearsome from outside the area. shots are truly deadly. Since the match is being played at San Siro, I think Lautaro is the one who can suffer the most pressure while Vlahovic has learned to manage the frenzy if he doesn’t score straight away.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-juventus-man-explains-why-vlahovic-is-better-than-lautaro-martinez/

Juventus has deposited the contract of Francisco Barido with Serie A Juventus has secured the signing of Francisco Barido for their youth team, depositing the contract of the Argentine youngster. Born in 2008, Barido has rapidly risen through the ranks as one of the most promising teenagers in South America, showcasing his talents at Boca Juniors. ............ Barido is already in Turin, and Juventus has completed the necessary paperwork by depositing his contract with Serie A. He is expected to feature for the U17 and U19 sides as he endeavours to make his way into the first team in the future. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-has-deposited-the-contract-of-francisco-barido-with-serie-a/

Journalist reveals how long it took Juventus to convince Alcaraz to join them In the next few hours, Juventus is set to confirm the signing of Carlos Alcaraz from Southampton on loan for the rest of the season. ............ Alcaraz, considered one of the finest young talents in the English Championship, is expected to strengthen Juventus. However, the Bianconeri faced competition for his signature, as a journalist revealed that he was close to joining Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Eduardo Burgos: “Juventus was one of the last teams to be interested in ‘Charly’. On Diario AS, yesterday morning, we talked about Nottingham Forest, basically, all that was missing to conclude the negotiation was the club’s offer.” Adding: “Juve closed it in less than four hours. The only concern came from the Southampton management, who were not willing to let him go on loan. In the end, the purchase option for 45 million euros ended up convincing them.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-reveals-how-long-it-took-juventus-to-convince-alcaraz-to-join-them/

Carlos Alcaraz to have his Juventus medical this morning Juventus is nearing the completion of a move for Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz, who is scheduled to undergo medical examinations with the Bianconeri. Juve has reversed its decision regarding additional signings in this transfer window and has successfully negotiated a loan deal with Southampton for the midfielder’s acquisition. ............ There are no issues with the deal from all parties involved, and Alcaraz will undergo the initial phase of his medical examination with Juventus in London this morning before heading to Turin. The agreement between Juventus and Southampton is a loan deal with no obligation to buy, although Juventus retains the option to make the transfer permanent if they are impressed with Alcaraz’s contributions to their squad. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/carlos-alcaraz-to-have-his-juventus-medical-this-morning/

Juventus, Southampton finalize deal for Carlos Alcaraz And just like that, things are done. And on the final day of January, Juventus will do a piece of business in which nobody on the outside was truly expecting when they woke up in the morning 24 hours ago. According to multiple reports out of Italy, Juventus and Southampton have fully agreed to a deal that will see Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz spend the rest of the 2023-24 season on loan in Turin. It’s gotten the “here we go!” treatment from Fabrizio Romano. Goal Italia’s Romeo Agresti has dropped the “È fatta” in a post on X, formerly Twitter. It is at the point in which now all we’re waiting on is for Alcaraz — who has spent the last 12 months with Southampton in the Premier League and now the EFL Championship — to undergo his medical exams and then sign with Juventus. ............ A previous target of Juve sporting chief Cristiano Giuntoli during his time with Napoli, Alcaraz is very much the surprising addition to the Bianconeri’s January transfer window considering the club is very much limited financially in what they can do. ............ There could very well be more questions about Alcaraz — and especially so since we’re not exactly EFL Championship experts over here — and we’re about to hopefully get answers over the next few months before the buy option decision needs to be finalized. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2024/1/31/24056634/carlos-alcaraz-juventus-southampton-2024-serie-a-efl-championship-january-transfer-rumors

Juventus Rapidly Closing In on Southampton Midfielder Thanks to a swift late move, Juventus are nearing the acquisition of Carlos Alcaraz from Southampton on loan with an option to buy. The deal is moving quickly. If things proceed as expected, he’ll take the medicals on Wednesday. The Bianconeri zeroed in on the Argentine after fresh attempts for Giacomo Bonaventura and Roberto Pereyra were repelled by Fiorentina and Udinese. At that point, they opted to go after a talent with no previous Serie A experience. Alcaraz accepted the move to Juventus, which are negotiating the final details with his club. The signing will be worth around €35M in its totality. It’ll envisage a steep clause to make the transfer permanent. ............ Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-rapidly-closing-in-on-southampton-midfielder/

TIAGO DJALÓ https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiago_Djaló Nazione: Portogallo Luogo di nascita: Amadora Data di nascita: 09.04.2000 Ruolo: Difensore Altezza: 190 cm Peso: 82 kg Nazionale Portoghese Soprannome: - Alla Juventus nel 2024 Esordio: 25.05.2024 - Serie A - Juventus-Monza 2-0 1 presenza - 0 reti 1 coppa Italia Tiago Emanuel Embalo Djaló, noto semplicemente come Tiago Djaló (Amadora, 9 aprile 2000), è un calciatore portoghese, difensore del Porto in prestito dalla Juventus. Tiago Djaló Djaló al Lille nel 2021 Nazionalità Portogallo Altezza 190 cm Calcio Ruolo Difensore Squadra Porto Carriera Giovanili 2013-2018 Sporting Lisbona Squadre di club 2018-2019 Sporting Lisbona B 12 (1) 2019 Milan 0 (0) 2019-2024 Lille 78 (3) 2024 Juventus 1 (0) 2024- → Porto 0 (0) Nazionale 2016-2017 Portogallo U-17 14 (0) 2018 Portogallo U-18 3 (1) 2018 Portogallo U-19 1 (0) 2019-2022 Portogallo U-21 8 (0) Palmarès Europei di calcio Under-21 Argento Ungheria-Slovenia 2021 Biografia Nato in Portogallo, ha origini guineensi. Caratteristiche tecniche Difensore centrale forte fisicamente e veloce in campo aperto, può essere impiegato anche da terzino destro. Grintoso e duro nei tackle, è anche abbastanza preciso nell'impostare l'azione dalle retrovie. Carriera Club Sporting CP Djaló è nato ad Amadora, nell'area metropolitana di Lisbona, da genitori bissau-guineani, e si è unito all'accademia dello Sporting CP nel 2013 dallo Sport Futebol Damaiense. Il 24 febbraio 2018, ancora da junior, ha fatto il suo debutto professionale nella LigaPro con le loro riserve, giocando 74 minuti in un pareggio casalingo per 2-2 contro l'Académica de Coimbra. L'11 aprile 2018 Djaló ha segnato il suo primo gol in seconda divisione, chiudendo il pareggio casalingo per 1-1 contro il Famalicão. AC Milan Nel gennaio 2019 Djaló è stato ingaggiato dall'AC Milan poiché il suo contratto con lo Sporting stava per scadere. In luglio, insieme ad altri giovani giocatori della squadra, è stato invitato ad allenarsi con la prima squadra dal nuovo allenatore Marco Giampaolo. Ha fatto la sua unica apparizione per il club in un amichevole con il Novara, entrando in campo come sostituto nel secondo tempo. Lille Djaló contro il Salzburg nel 2021 Djaló si è unito al Lille il 1 agosto 2019 con un contratto quinquennale, per una cifra non divulgata ma stimata intorno ai 5 milioni di euro. Ha fatto il suo debutto nella Ligue 1 francese dieci giorni dopo, partendo in difesa centrale insieme al connazionale José Fonte nella vittoria casalinga per 2-1 contro il Nantes. Ha debuttato in UEFA Champions League il 23 ottobre, giocando 87 minuti nel pareggio per 1-1 contro il Valencia nella fase a gironi sempre allo Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Nella stagione 2020-21, Djaló ha contribuito con 17 partite per aiutare la sua squadra a vincere il campionato nazionale per la prima volta dal 2011. Il 1º agosto, è sceso in campo da titolare mentre il Lille ha vinto il Trophée des Champions 1-0 contro il Paris Saint-Germain allo Bloomfield Stadium di Tel Aviv, in Israele. Ha segnato il suo primo gol in campionato il 6 novembre dello stesso anno, aprendo il pareggio casalingo per 1-1 contro l'Angers. Il 4 marzo 2023, all'inizio di una partita di campionato in trasferta contro il Lens, Djaló ha subito un'infortunio al legamento crociato anteriore, rimanendo fuori per diversi mesi. Prima del suo periodo di inattività, ha collezionato 102 presenze in tutte le competizioni. Juventus e prestito al Porto Il 22 gennaio 2024 Djaló è tornato nella Serie A italiana, firmando un contratto fino a giugno 2026 con la Juventus. Il club ha pagato una cifra di trasferimento segnalata di €3,6 milioni, che potrebbe salire a €5,1 milioni con gli incentivi. Debutta in bianconero il 25 maggio 2024 subentrando ad Alex Sandro nel secondo tempo della partita col Monza, ultima giornata di campionato. Nell'estate 2024, con l'arrivo del nuovo allenatore Thiago Motta, non trova spazio e viene raggiunto un accordo per la cessione in prestito alla Roma, con cui effettua le visite mediche ma l'affare non viene concluso, per cui fa ritorno a Torino, venendo reintegrato in rosa. Il 2 settembre 2024, nell'ultimo giorno di calciomercato in Portogallo, fa ritorno in patria, passando in prestito annuale al Porto. Nazionale Djaló ha 24 presenze con il Portogallo a livello giovanile. La sua prima presenza con la squadra Under-21 è avvenuta il 14 novembre 2019, in un pareggio amichevole per 0-0 contro la Slovenia tenutosi a Estoril. Il 21 marzo 2022 Djaló ha ricevuto la sua prima convocazione nella nazionale maggiore, dopo che Pepe è risultato positivo al covid prima dei play-off di qualificazione contro la Turchia per il Campionato del Mondo FIFA 2022. In ottobre è stato nominato in una lista preliminare di 55 giocatori per le finali in Qatar, non rientrando poi nella lista dei 26 finali. Palmarès Club Campionato francese: 1 - Lilla: 2020-2021 Supercoppa francese: 1 - Lilla: 2021 Coppa Italia: 1 - Juventus: 2023-2024

Speriamo che sia un colpo alla Giuntoli. Anche i tifosi del Napoli avranno detto lo stesso quando arrivarono Kvara e Osimhen.

Timothy Weah misses Juventus training ahead of Inter Milan match Juventus is preparing to welcome back Adrien Rabiot and Federico Chiesa for their crucial match against Inter Milan, providing a boost for the team. Chiesa and Rabiot had missed some games due to injury, making their return valuable for the upcoming fixture against Inter. While Juventus is pleased with the return of these key players, there is a setback. Timothy Weah did not attend the latest training session due to illness. The report indicates that Weah is unwell and will be sidelined for some time. It remains uncertain whether he will fully recover before the match against Inter this weekend. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/timothy-weah-misses-juventus-training-ahead-of-inter-milan-match/

Juventus tells Manchester United how much Bremer will cost Juventus is reportedly anticipating offers for some of their players, with Gleison Bremer potentially being one of the first to leave the Allianz Stadium. ............ The acquisition of Tiago Djalo is speculated to be in preparation for the possible departure of Bremer. Manchester United has shown interest in Bremer, and Juventus is gearing up to receive an offer from the Premier League side in January. The report suggests that Bremer is available for the right price, and Juventus is anticipating negotiations for his signature to commence, with the expected starting point being 70 million euros. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-tells-manchester-united-how-much-bremer-will-cost/

Weah rejects an offer to join a Premier League club on loan Timothy Weah has reportedly rejected an approach from Everton for a loan move this month. The American forward joined Juventus in the summer and has seen playing time at the Allianz Stadium. Despite facing periods of inactivity due to injuries, Weah has faced competition from Weston McKennie and Andrea Cambiaso, who were selected ahead of him in some matches. ............ Weah recognises that Juventus is currently competing in both the league and the Italian Cup, providing him with the opportunity to end the season with medals. On the other hand, Everton is facing challenges on and off the field and could potentially be relegated at the end of the campaign. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/weah-rejects-an-offer-to-join-a-premier-league-club-on-loan/

Rabiot and Chiesa available for Inter game but doubts over another player Juventus will face Inter Milan in their next league game, a must-win match after dropping two points in their last encounter against Empoli. Max Allegri’s men are currently trailing behind Inter on the league table, even though the Nerazzurri have a game in hand. ............ The Bianconeri have successfully recovered Adrien Rabiot, who missed at least two games due to injury. Federico Chiesa is also expected to be fit enough to play for the Bianconeri; however, they are likely to be without Weston McKennie. The report suggests that the American experienced some discomfort in the game against Empoli, but he played on. He will now be evaluated by the medical staff to determine the extent of the injury he suffered. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/rabiot-and-chiesa-available-for-inter-game-but-doubts-over-another-player/

Yildiz still a kid as he prepares for Inter clash states journalist Kenan Yildiz has been shouldering increased responsibilities in the Juventus senior team in recent weeks, gaining significance with consistent starts over the last month. However, in the recent match against Empoli where he was benched, Juventus failed to secure a victory. This could be indicative of the team’s reliance on him in the attack. ............ Despite Yildiz playing regularly in recent weeks, he remains a young player with limited experience. journalist Stefano De Grandis believes that relying on him for goals in such a crucial fixture against Inter Milan will be a significant challenge. “Vlahovic-Yildiz against Inter? It depends on whether Chiesa will recover in time. Because Chiesa has such experience that in a match like the one against Inter, you can spend it. But if Chiesa it’s not the best, Milik isn’t there and Kean has gone to Atletico, all that remains is to let Yildiz play who is playing very well, in the sense that he has a lot of initiative, the man misses but he’s a kid and in the end the goals Vlahovic makes them.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/yildiz-still-a-kid-as-he-prepares-for-inter-clash-states-journalist/

Massimo Pavan insists Juventus has failed to strengthen its squad this month Journalist Massimo Pavan has expressed his disappointment with Juventus’ decision to sign only Tiago Djalo in this transfer window. Expectations were high for Juventus to have a successful transfer window, with the anticipation of several new players bolstering their squad. However, this hasn’t materialised, and with just a few days left before the transfer window closes, there are no indications of a midfielder joining them shortly. ............ “We haven’t strengthened ourselves, and Kean’s departure forces us to hope that Chiesa doesn’t have any more problems, because three attackers between now and the end of the season are very few. I would have expected something in midfield, but evidently, the opportunity Giuntoli had talked about never arrived.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/massimo-pavan-insists-juventus-has-failed-to-strengthen-its-squad-this-month/

Paolo Di Canio predicts Allegri’s approach for the Inter Milan match Juventus’ next match will be a direct clash with Inter Milan, which could propel them back to the top of the Serie A table. ............ The Bianconeri will have an easier run-in and could still overtake Inter, considering the Nerazzurri’s involvement in a tough knockout stage in Europe. Inter will play more games, increasing the possibility of them slipping up in the title race. Paolo Di Canio believes Max Allegri will set up his Juve team to play for a draw when they face Inter. “I think that the Juventus coach would put his signature on a draw in the direct clash, because he knows that Inter have real battles ahead of them, both in the Champions League against Atletico and in the league against Atalanta. Paradoxically at this moment, Juve is rooting for the Nerazzurri to go as far as possible in Europe.” ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/paolo-di-canio-predicts-allegris-approach-for-the-inter-milan-match/

George Weah visits Juventus players at Continassa Serie A legend George Weah visited the Bianconeri training ground today after concluding his duties as the president of Liberia. As the father of Juventus winger Timothy Weah, who joined the club in the summer, George Weah holds a special connection to the team. Timothy, influenced by his father while growing up, revealed that his father encouraged him to seize the opportunity to move to Turin. While Timothy was unable to participate in training today due to illness, his dad visited Juventus’ training ground. The legendary figure is likely pleased to witness the facilities where his son trains, especially considering Juventus boasts one of the best training centres in the country. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/george-weah-visits-juventus-players-at-continassa/

Moise Kean’s move to Atletico Madrid off after medical issues Moise Kean’s potential move to Atletico Madrid has reportedly fallen through due to the striker’s ongoing injury, which will keep him unfit for several weeks. Kean expressed a desire to leave Juventus in the current transfer window, particularly with the emergence of Kenan Yildiz as a viable option for the Bianconeri. Despite interest from Serie A clubs, Kean aimed for a move to a top team abroad. ............ While many assumed Kean’s absence from play was due to other players being ahead of him in the pecking order, he is dealing with a tibia problem, rendering him unfit for several weeks. As a result, Atletico Madrid is expected to call off the transfer. ............ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/moise-keans-move-to-atletico-madrid-off-after-medical-issues/