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It's getting messy! Angry Leonardo Bonucci demands Juventus reinstate him into squad immediately or risk being sued as his lawyer wades in WHAT HAPPENED? Bonucci was reportedly told by new sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli and coach Massimiliano Allegri that his time at the club was over. The 36-year-old isn't ready to accept a move away from Turin, and sent an email, via his lawyer, to Juve demanding that he be reinstated back into the fold. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Bonucci has a contract with Juve until the end of next season, and the centre-back could sue the club if the matter isn't settled. The Serie A side, for their part, seem intent on sticking to their original decision and maintain that Bonucci is not in the club's plans. AND WHAT'S MORE: Bonucci has been linked with Lazio and Sampdoria - where old team-mate Andrea Pirlo is now head coach - and also a switch to MLS, where his long-time central defensive partner Giorgio Chiellini is currently in place at LAFC. .... Read more -> https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/leonardo-bonucci-demands-juventus-reinstate-squad-sued/blt3713db854ae87d7c

Lack of funds forces Juventus to consider selling Iling-Junior Samuel Iling-Junior is emerging as one of the most promising young talents within Juventus’ current squad, consistently displaying impressive form whenever he represents the club on the field. Recognising his potential, the Bianconeri have identified him as a crucial asset to retain for the club’s future endeavours. However, despite their intentions, other clubs have expressed interest in securing the services of this English talent. Having risen through the ranks after his tenure at Chelsea, Iling-Junior stands as a standout graduate from Juventus’ Next Gen team. ....... Juventus is encountering difficulties in offloading players that they have placed on the transfer market. This predicament has inadvertently made it challenging for the club to shield Iling-Junior from the attention of English clubs ....... Multiple clubs in his homeland have reportedly set their sights on the young attacker. The pressure from these clubs could potentially push Juventus to reconsider their stance and entertain the prospect of cashing in on Iling-Junior. ....... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/lack-of-funds-forces-juventus-to-consider-selling-iling-junior/

Done deal: Juventus agrees Koni de Winter transfer to Genoa Juventus has reached an agreement to transfer Koni de Winter to Genoa, marking another step in their ongoing effort to streamline their squad during the current transfer window. ...... Juventus has now finalised a deal with Genoa for the transfer of Koni de Winter. The young talent is set to initially join Genoa on loan, with an obligation for Genoa to purchase him for a fee of 10 million euros. De Winter has exhibited remarkable prowess as part of Juventus’ Next Gen team. His loan spell at Empoli in the previous season further highlighted his capabilities, where he delivered standout performances. ...... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/done-deal-juventus-agrees-koni-de-winter-transfer-to-genoa/

Cristiano Giuntoli keeps his midfield shortlist intact Cristiano Giuntoli is unwavering in his commitment to enhancing all aspects of Juventus’ squad during this transfer window, with a particular focus on revamping the midfield. Amid challenges in offloading players, which is crucial for squad improvement, Juventus remains optimistic that positive developments will unfold in the final stages of the transfer window. ....... Tuttomercatoweb has shed light on Giuntoli’s intentions to secure at least one significant signing for the midfield. The shortlist of potential candidates includes names such as Thomas Partey, Sofyan Amrabat, Habib Diarra, and Khephren Thuram. ...... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/cristiano-giuntoli-keeps-his-midfield-shortlist-intact/

Moggi believes a lack of European football gives Juventus a Serie A advantage Former Juventus executive Luciano Moggi has offered insights into the club’s prospects of making a notable impact in the league this season, considering their absence from European competition due to a ban accepted from UEFA. Juventus opted to accept a fine and a subsequent ban imposed by UEFA for non-compliance with regulations. Consequently, the club’s participation will be confined to Italian Cup and domestic league matches, excluding them from European tournaments. ....... He said: “Not having midweek commitments will make it easier for you to manage your forces , in a year in which I think Napoli will have difficulty to reconfirm because last year Saplletti, thanks to his experience at Zenit in Russia, was able to face a season interrupted by the World Cup in the best possible way, preparing the team in the best possible way in both phases of the championship”. ....... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/moggi-believes-a-lack-of-european-football-gives-juventus-a-serie-a-advantage/

GIUSEPPE LEONE Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Torino Data di nascita: 05.05.2001 Ruolo: Centrocampista Altezza: 179 cm Peso: - Nazionale Italiano Under-20 Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 2021 al 2022 0 presenze - 0 reti Club career 07/2022 - 06/2023 ACN Siena 1904 Midfielder 07/2020 - 07/2022 Juventus II Midfielder 07/2018 - 08/2020 Juventus [Youth] Midfielder 02/2019 - 06/2019 Juventus II Midfielder 07/2016 - 06/2018 Juventus [Youth B] Midfielder https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/giuseppe-leone/

GIOVANNI LEONE Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Castiglione dei Genovesi (Salerno) Data di nascita: 25.04.1964 Ruolo: Attaccante Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 1981 al 1983 Esordio: 15.10.1981 - Amichevole - Canelli-Juventus 0-9 Ultima partita: 08.12.1982 - Amichevole - Borgosesia-Juventus 2-3 0 presenze - 0 reti

Done deal: Monaco to sign Zakaria from Juventus Juventus and Monaco have reached a total agreement regarding the transfer of Denis Zakaria. The 26-year-old Swiss midfielder returned to Turin last month after a difficult year on loan with Chelsea, where he saw just 599 minutes of action across 11 total appearances, suffering from injuries and poor form. Zakaria has been on the way out of Juventus for a number of weeks now and was not included in the squad for their pre-season tour to the United States. He was linked with a move to West Ham, but a deal failed to materialize after multiple rounds of talks. ..... Read more -> https://football-italia.net/done-deal-monaco-to-sign-zakaria-from-juventus/

NICOLÓ LEDONNE Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Chivasso (Torino) Data di nascita: 23.03.2004 Ruolo: Centrocampista Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 2021 al 2022 Esordio: 09.10.2021 - Amichevole - Juventus-Alessandria 2-1 0 presenze - 0 reti

LEANDRO FERNANDES https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leandro_Fernandes Nazione: Paesi Bassi Luogo di nascita: Nimega Data di nascita: 25.12.1999 Ruolo: Centrocampista Altezza: 175 cm Peso: - Nazionale Olandese Under-18 Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 2018 al 2019 Esordio: 25.07.2018 - Amichevole - Juventus-Bayern Monaco 2-0 Ultima partita: 04.08.2018 - Amichevole - Real Madrid-Juventus 3-1 0 presenze - 0 reti Leandro Fernandes da Cunha (Nimega, 25 dicembre 1999) è un calciatore olandese di origini angolane, centrocampista dello Jerv. Leandro Fernandes Nazionalità Paesi Bassi Altezza 175 cm Calcio Ruolo Centrocampista Squadra Jerv Carriera Giovanili 2006-2007 Quick 1888 2007-2013 N.E.C. 2013-2018 PSV 2018 Juventus Squadre di club 2016 Jong PSV 1 (0) 2018-2019 Juventus U23 5 (0) 2019-2020 → Fortuna Sittard 5 (0) 2020-2021 Pescara 11 (0) 2021-2022 PEC Zwolle 3 (1) 2022- Jerv 15 (0) Nazionale 2013-2014 Paesi Bassi U-15 6 (1) 2014-2015 Paesi Bassi U-16 12 (1) 2015-2016 Paesi Bassi U-17 16 (0) 2016-2017 Paesi Bassi U-18 7 (0) Caratteristiche tecniche È un centrocampista offensivo che predilige giocare dietro le punte. Grazie al suo baricentro basso è abile nel saltare l'uomo ed è dotato di buona intelligenza tattica. Carriera Club PSV Nato a Nimega, dopo una breve parentesi nel settore giovanile della formazione locale, passa al PSV. Durante l'esperienza a Eindhoven viene utilizzato principalmente nel settore giovanile, riuscendo a ottenere soltanto una presenza tra i professionisti, il 14 ottobre 2016, disputando con il Jong PSV l'incontro di Eerste Divisie perso 1-0 contro l'Omniworld. Juventus e prestito al Fortuna Sittard Notato da alcuni dirigenti italiani, il 31 gennaio 2018 viene acquistato a titolo definitivo dalla Juventus. Dopo un primo semestre nel quale gioca con la formazione primavera dei bianconeri, nell'agosto 2018 a seguito della fondazione della neonata Juventus U23, viene aggregato a essa. Esordisce il successivo 16 settembre nella sconfitta contro l'Alessandria. Conclude la stagione con cinque presenze, contribuendo da comprimario al dodicesimo posto finale in campionato. Dopo appena un anno, il 2 settembre 2019 torna nei Paesi Bassi al Fortuna Sittard, con la formula del prestito. Ha esordito in Eredivisie il 21 dicembre seguente giocando il match pareggiato 0-0 contro il Willem II. Al termine della stagione torna a Torino. Pescara Il 28 settembre 2020 viene ufficializzata la sua cessione a titolo definitivo al Pescara in Serie B. Il 12 aprile 2021, dopo 11 presenze in campionato e 2 in Coppa Italia, risolve consensualmente il contratto con la società abruzzese, rimanendo svincolato. PEC Zwolle Il 15 settembre 2021 viene ufficializzato al PEC Zwolle. Il 22 settembre fa il suo esordio subentrando a Daishawn Redan nella partita contro lo Sparta Rotterdam. Il 31 gennaio 2022 risolve il contratto con la società olandese. FK Jerv L'8 febbraio 2022 firma con il Jerv, un contratto di 3 anni.

Lazio request Rovella from Juventus Lazio are seeking a midfielder and will reportedly ask Juventus for Nicolò Rovella after failing to intercept Leicester City’s deal for Chelsea talent Cesare Casadei. The Biancocelesti are trying to bolster their squad after qualifying for the Champions League and selling Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to Al-Hilal. Maurizio Sarri’s side had approached Chelsea to ask for Italy Under-21 international Casadei on loan, but it was too late to stop the agreement that was already in place with Leicester City. The same source maintains their next target will be Rovella, who returned to base at Juventus after a loan spell with Monza. ..... Read more -> https://football-italia.net/lazio-request-rovella-from-juventus/

Vlahovic starts as Juventus fans send Lukaku message to Chelsea Dusan Vlahovic is in the starting XI for Juventus as they take on their Next Gen team in a traditional pre-season friendly, while fans mock Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku and warn against an exchange. The Bianconeri have been in negotiations with Chelsea for weeks over a possible swap deal sending Vlahovic to Stamford Bridge in exchange for Lukaku plus a substantial cash sum. They are discussing how much the additional money would be, with reports they could eventually agree on €30-35m. Last night, Juve fans held up a banner mocking Lukaku and warning against the proposed move to Turin. “Lukaku stay in Milan – we already have a second-choice goalkeeper.” It was referring to the moment in the Champions League Final against Manchester City when Lukaku got in the way of Federico Dimarco’s shot and effectively cleared it off the line. ..... Read more -> https://football-italia.net/vlahovic-starts-as-juventus-fans-send-lukaku-message-to-chelsea/

FABRIZIO LAZZERI Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Torino Data di nascita: 07.04.1990 Ruolo: Centrocampista Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 2008 al 2009 Esordio: 12.02.2009 - Amichevole - Juventus-Chisola 3-0 0 presenze - 0 reti

Juventus dream of move for Nice talent Thuram Juventus are aiming to pick up Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram once Denis Zakaria has been sold. The Bianconeri are looking to strengthen their midfield this summer and have identified a number of possible options, ranging from Leon Goretzka and Ryan Gravenberch to Thomas Partey and Habib Diarra. Before Juventus can make a move, however, they need to finalise the sale of Denis Zakaria. The Swiss midfielder had been linked to West Ham but is now being targeted by Monaco, who are working on deal following an initial offer. Juventus are one of many clubs interested in picking up Thuram this summer and are planning to approach Nice once they’ve sold Zakaria to Monaco. ...... Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-dream-of-move-for-nice-talent-thuram/

Allegri to Face Increased Pressure to Win Next Season Massimiliano Allegri has been very influential in the transfer market decisions since returning to Juventus. The hierarchy decided to back him again despite two trophy-less seasons in a row. Things won’t change with Cristiano Giuntoli at the helm despite the chatter preceding his arrival. According to La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport, the Bianconeri management will keep listening to the coach’s input. However, he’ll be under pressure to win the title in the upcoming season. The Old Lady settled their off-the-pitch problems and finished restructuring their front office. All eyes will be on the pitch. ...... Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/allegri-to-face-increased-pressure-to-win-next-season/

Pogba to Al-Ittihad remains possible: Benzema and Kanté the intermediaries Once upon a time, Paul Pogba was the most prized asset at Juventus. The Bianconeri eventually sold him to Manchester United for a record fee in 2016. Fast forward to 2023, the Frenchman is arguably the biggest liability at the club. He spent the vast majority of last season on the treatment table and will be unavailable for the new season opener against Udinese and possibly beyond. But according to Tuttosport, the track that leads Pogba to Al-Ittihad remains plausible, with his French compatriots Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté trying to convince him to join. The two French stars joined the Saudi Pro League club earlier this summer, and they’d like to bring the Juventus midfielder on board. Nevertheless, the source claims that Pogba insists on staying put in Turin. The 30-year-old is eager to bounce back and prove his worth on the pitch following the previous nightmarish campaign. ........ Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pogba-to-al-ittihad-remains-possible-benzema-and-kante-the-intermediaries/

Official: Juventus winger Marley Aké signs for Udinese On August 20th, Juventus will kickstart their Serie A campaign in an away fixture against Udinese. Andrea Sottil’s squad will include a familiar face for the Bianconeri in the form of Marley Aké. The 22-year-old has officially completed a loan move from Turin to Udine as announced by the official Juventus website. The Frenchman joined Juve in January 2021 in an exchange deal with Olympique Marseille that saw Franco Tongya moving to Southern France. Aké initially joined the Juventus Next Gen squad, cementing himself as one of the most talented starlets in the Serie C side. The winger played for the first team on a few occasions during the 2021/22 campaign. However, he couldn’t quite cement himself a regular spot in the team, while an injury derailed his momentum. Last season, he spent the second part of the campaign on loan at Ligue 2 side Dijon. ....... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/official-juventus-winger-marley-ake-signs-for-udinese/

LUCA LAGNESE Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Torino Data di nascita: 09.06.1987 Ruolo: Difensore Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 2006 al 2007 Esordio: 31.08.2006 - Amichevole - Milan-Juventus 3-1 0 presenze - 0 reti

Juventus eye move for Bayern midfielder Goretzka Sky Sports Germany claim that Juventus are thinking about making a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka. The Bianconeri have been quiet so far in the summer transfer window, only completing deals for Timothy Weah and Arkadiusz Milik. They are still discussing a possible swap deal involving Dusan Vlahovic and Romelu Lukaku with Chelsea. In the meantime, Juventus are looking around for options to bolster their midfield, having missed out on interesting targets like Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Davide Frattesi. As reported by Sky Sports Germany, Goretzka has seemingly fallen down the pecking order at Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern and could leave the club this summer. ...... Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-eye-move-for-bayern-midfielder-goretzka/

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ALESSANDRO LA VECCHIA Nazione: Italia Luogo di nascita: Orvieto (Terni) Data di nascita: 19.01.1985 Ruolo: Centrocampista Altezza: - Peso: - Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 2005 al 2006 Esordio: 22.03.2006 - Amichevole - Pool Cirievauda-Juventus 0-4 0 presenze - 0 reti

Vlahovic wants to remain at Juventus as talks continue over Lukaku swap deal The potential swap deal between Dusan Vlahovic and Romelu Lukaku has garnered attention, with Max Allegri believing that Lukaku would be a better fit for his team at Juventus. Vlahovic had turned down offers from Arsenal and other top clubs to join Juventus from Fiorentina, but his time with the Bianconeri hasn’t been as successful as expected due to various reasons. While Vlahovic showcased remarkable form at Fiorentina, he has struggled to replicate the same level of performance at Juventus, partly because the team’s system doesn’t suit his style of play. Additionally, fitness issues might have impacted his consistency on the pitch. As a result, Juventus is considering offering him to Chelsea as part of the deal to bring Lukaku to Turin. ..... Vlahovic’s preference is to remain in Serie A with Juventus if he had the choice. He hasn’t explicitly asked to leave the club, but he’s aware that discussions are ongoing between the two clubs regarding the potential transfer. Vlahovic is open to the possibility of the move if Juventus insists on pushing him out. ...... Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/vlahovic-wants-to-remain-at-juventus-as-talks-continue-over-lukaku-swap-deal/

Juventus face more questions than answers as new season looms Cristiano Giuntoli and Max Allegri have a lot of work to do in just a couple weeks. ....... Right now, that doom is Juventus kicking off their campaign in under three weeks. Cristiano Giuntoli has stepped into a devastatingly difficult situation, and yet very little has been done to a roster still in need of deep fixing. The midfield has not been reinforced; players thought once not to be a part of the project remain on the squad; the fullback/wingback situation is the same — essentially, almost nothing has changed, even as the transfer window is coming to a close. Considering everything transpiring off the field, a top-four finish feels imperative. Does this roster, with this coach, in this set of circumstances, against this competition, have enough to make that happen? The fact that this is even a valid question shows how far Juventus have fallen in a very short period of time. ........ In Italy, Juventus were not anywhere near a title threat, although without the points deduction Max Allegri’s side would’ve secured a top-four finish. But to be so far away from title contention in Serie A, to watch Inter and Milan battle it out in the Champions League semifinals, to not even reach the final of the Coppa Italia on top of everything else — this was a reality far removed from nine consecutive titles. And the poor performance might not be half as bad as facing the reality that there’s very little hope for things to get much better in the immediate future. Allegri flatly stated that “talking about the Scudetto now makes no sense.” ........ None of us knows how many seasons of fandom we have left to follow this Old Lady. As we watch the Biaconeri flounder into a new campaign, you can pick your poison in terms of what upsets you most. The financial state is a wreck, the stature of the club has fallen and is actively falling — indeed, to call it a “freefall” might not be hyperbolic — the coach of the club has seemed out of ideas in a rapidly changing game, the roster is disjointed, there seems to be very little general direction, and on and on and on. Juventus have fallen behind in Italy; Italy has fallen behind in Europe; Europe is losing ground and players to Saudi Arabia. ....... Fino alla fine rings different this year. During the stretch of nine titles, fino alla fine was the war cry of an inevitably indomitable invading force on the peninsula. The Bianconeri were the domestic version of Hannibal’s Carthaginian forces come down through the Alps to terrorize the Romans. At home, nobody could stand up to the Biaconeri. Battling elsewhere in Europe, there was a palpable pride in the “dark horse” moniker. If ever the word “fan” were put to the test for a follower of Juventus, that time is now. I honestly can’t wait for the season to begin, for my excitement seems to be correlated to the exact opposite direction of the club. Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2023/8/5/23821085/juventus-max-allegri-cristiano-giuntoli-2023-serie-a-summer-transfer-window-team-management-analysis