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Conceicao furious at Milan for Tomori talks with Juventus Milan coach Sergio Conceicao was reportedly ‘furious’ with Milan over the prospect of losing centre-back Fikayo Tomori to Serie A rivals Juventus during the January transfer window, even though the Bianconeri were prepared to meet the Rossoneri’s demands for the England international. ............ Juventus were prepared to pay 5m to sign Tomori on loan for the remainder of the season, with a mandatory buy option set at 25m. ............ Milan directors were not opposed to the move and were prepared to give their green light to the transfer until a meeting with Conceicao this week. ............ Though he fell out of favour under Paulo Fonseca during the first portion of the season, Tomori has started all four matches in Conceicao’s tenure, playing alongside Malick Thiaw in all of those matches. Milan would prefer to lose Strahinja Pavlovic if they have to sacrifice a first-team defender in the near future. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/conceicao-furious-milan-juventus-tomori-talks/

Taibi explains what to expect from the Juventus-AC Milan match Juventus and AC Milan, two of Italy’s most storied clubs, are set to clash in a highly anticipated Serie A fixture this weekend. Both teams have endured challenging campaigns and are eager to assert their dominance in what promises to be a pivotal encounter. Intriguingly, this match comes just days after the two sides met in the semi-final of the Super Cup, where AC Milan emerged victorious en route to lifting the trophy. ............ Now, Juventus has the chance to avenge that defeat and prove that Milan’s victory was merely a one-off rather than the beginning of a new era of dominance under Conceicao. ............ As anticipation builds, former Italian goalkeeper and pundit Massimo Taibi has shared his thoughts on the encounter and the trajectory of both clubs. Taibi said: “This match is important. Juve is coming from many draws, Milan has a new club, which is trying to grow. Some mistakes have been made, but that’s normal. I believe that they are building to win over the years, like Juventus. At the beginning, we all said that Milan was not on par with Inter or Napoli; we knew that they could aim for the Champions League. Then it always depends on expectations. With these players, they can grow a lot.” ............ This fixture is more than just another league match; it’s a test of resolve and ambition. Juventus must avoid the ignominy of losing to Milan twice in quick succession, while the Rossoneri will look to prove their recent Super Cup triumph was no fluke. For Juventus, this game represents an opportunity not only for revenge but also to send a statement to the rest of Serie A. A victory could serve as a turning point in their season, reviving hopes of a strong finish and perhaps even a push for higher honours. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-explains-what-to-expect-from-the-juventus-ac-milan-match/

Ciro Ferrara says Juventus is paying a price for too many draws Juventus has endured a frustrating season so far, with too many drawn matches derailing their chances of competing for the Scudetto. While the team remains unbeaten in the league, they have won fewer games than they have drawn, earning them the unwanted reputation of being “draw specialists.” ............ Juventus are working hard to address this shortfall, but their current form risks jeopardising their hopes of finishing in the top four, let alone mounting a serious bid for the Scudetto. Former Juventus legend Ciro Ferrara has shared his thoughts on the team’s struggles, expressing his disappointment at their failure to close out matches. Ferrara explained: “It’s not a matter of disappointment, but, knowing the environment, the players and the club cannot be satisfied. There were many games that could have closed, but they didn’t. Those draws weigh on the standings and morale. If I were a Juventus player, I would be happy for the important moments, but also disappointed for not being in the top four and for not being able to fight for the Scudetto. The whole environment would have preferred something else.” ............ To salvage their season, Juventus must rediscover their winning mentality and find ways to secure victories in tight encounters. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/ciro-ferrara-says-juventus-is-paying-a-price-for-too-many-draws/

Manchester City set for official 65m Cambiaso bid to Juventus Manchester City are expected to make a formal offer to Juventus for Andrea Cambiaso over the next 48 hours, said to be worth circa €65m. The negotiations are set to take the next step and a written proposal could arrive over the weekend. Juve seem adamant they do not want to sell the full-back mid-season, so would prefer to wait until July to make the transfer. However, if the offer does get close to the €70-80m asking price, then they can be open to a potential exit. ............ Primarily a left-back, Cambiaso can also play on the right, while he is happy to move up into more advanced wing-back roles too. So far this season, he has made 25 competitive appearances with two goals and two assists. It is perhaps notable that Juventus have just signed Alberto Costa from Vitoria Guimaraes for €13.8m, as he too can play at left-back or right-back. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/manchester-city-set-official-cambiaso-juventus/

Douglas Luiz could return to starting XI against Milan – Which Juventus star will make way? Juventus coach Thiago Motta is reportedly considering giving the nod to Douglas Luiz in Saturday’s big clash against Milan. ............ The Brazil international made his first start in several months in last Saturday’s Derby della Mole against Torino. He replaced the suspended Manuel Locatelli in the deep-lying playmaker role, while fellow new signings Khephren Thuram and Teun Koopmeiners played higher up the pitch. ............ On Tuesday, Luiz was relegated to the bench with Locatelli available for selection once more, only making a cameo appearance against Atalanta in the contest that ended with a 1-1 draw. ............ Motta is now reflecting on his options ahead of the weekend trip to Milano, as he could decide to hand the Brazilian the reins in the middle of the park. This would be a significant call given that Locatelli, Thuram, Weston McKennie and Koopmeiners are all available. The source adds that in this case, either Locatelli or Thuram would be dropped to make room for Luiz in the double pivot. On the other hand, Koopmeiners’ position remains safe as he remains undroppable in Motta’s selections, even though his displays this season have left much to be desired. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/douglas-luiz-could-return-to-starting-xi-against-milan-which-juventus-star-will-make-way/

Juventus Put Finishing Touches on Kolo Muani Deal With a one-day delay on the initial schedule due to traveling issues, Juventus have finalized the acquisition of Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG. The striker completed the medicals and had his first practice on Thursday. Only the official announcement is missing. ............ Kolo Muani will look to garner more game time at Juventus since he has starred for just 453 minutes so far this season. He last started in early October, was an unused sub in five of the last ten matches he was available for, and wasn’t called up for the past three since his exit had become increasingly likely. ............ Juventus won’t have an option to buy Kolo Muani at the end of the season. The Old Lady will cover his €4M gross wages for the second half of the season entirely. ............ . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/juventus-put-finishing-touches-on-kolo-muani-deal/

The agent of Dusan Vlahovic raises eyebrows by landing in Turin amidst Arsenal links Darko Ristic, who acts as the agent of Dusan Vlahovic, has arrived in Turin, thus raising eyebrows amongst the Juventus and Arsenal fanbases alike. ............ The Serbian striker’s future at the club has been the topic of a raging debate over the past few weeks. The 24-year-old has been the club’s leading goalscorer over the past few campaigns, including this one. However, many feel he has yet to justify the 84 million euros the club splashed to sign him from Fiorentina in January 2022, and the same goes for his €12 million net salary per year. Moreover, the bomber’s contract is set to expire in June 2026, so the Bianconeri are gradually losing their leverage over his future. ............ In recent days, reports all over Europe have been claiming that Arsenal have rekindled their interest in the player. The Gunners had already attempted to sway Vlahovic before he eventually chose Juventus. ............ But the attacker’s sale is not a possibility that Juventus are willing to discuss at the moment, despite the arrival of Randal Kolo Muani. The source thus expects the Serbia international to dwell at Continassa at least until the end of the season. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/the-agent-of-dusan-vlahovic-raises-eyebrows-by-landing-in-turin-amidst-arsenal-links/

Calafiori Praises Thiago Motta: “He Changed My Career, I Use His Teachings Even at Arsenal” Riccardo Calafiori, the Italian defender who is making a name for himself in the Premier League with Arsenal after a stellar 2023/24 season with Bologna, recently spoke about his experiences. The 22-year-old has adapted quickly to English football and credits his rapid progress to various factors. ............ Regarding his move to Arsenal, Calafiori revealed that manager Mikel Arteta had been in contact with him even before the European Championship. “Arteta and I had been talking for a long time. He told me I had to come to Arsenal, he explained the project to me and what idea he had for me,” the defender explained. ............ The young defender had high praise for his former coach at Bologna, Thiago Motta. “Thiago Motta absolutely changed my career. I thought he could only teach me things I could use at Bologna, but instead, they served me well at the European Championship and here at Arsenal,” Calafiori enthused. ............ . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/calafiori-praises-thiago-motta-he-changed-my-career-i-use-his-teachings-even-at-arsenal/

“I’m sorry too” – Juventus defender saddened by imminent departure Juventus captain Danilo expressed his sorrow as his departure from Continassa edges ever closer. ............ The two parties are currently negotiating a contract termination. This would allow the club to save the remaining part of the defender’s salary, while the player would be free to sign for a new club. Nevertheless, Danilo certainly isn’t happy to leave Juventus after fully immersing himself in the club’s culture over the past five years. The departing captain met with a few fans outside the J|Hotel at Continassa. The supporters voiced their disappointment over his imminent exit, and the Brazil international replied by saying: “I’m sorry too.” The experienced defender is widely expected to join Napoli once he releases himself from his Juventus contract. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/im-sorry-too-juventus-defender-saddened-by-imminent-departure/

“A very simple decision” – New signing thrilled to join Juventus New Juventus full-back Alberto Silva insists that joining Juventus was a rather simple choice after receiving the call. ............ The Portugal U20 international arrived in Turin earlier this week and has now finalized his transfer to Juventus, putting pen to paper on a five-year deal. In his first interview as a Juventus player, Costa described Juventus as a whole new reality, one he hadn’t seen before. “It’s a completely different reality to what I was used to. I was already playing at a big club but now I feel like I’ve arrived at a club with a huge history, in a completely different reality and conditions that I’ve never seen,” said the young right-back. “I’m very happy to be here and excited to start working and playing. When Juventus contacted me, everything happened very quickly. When I received the news, it took me a while to realise, but the choice to come here was obvious. It was a very simple decision.” ............ “I really like attacking, but also defending. I’m very excited, I can’t wait to set foot in the Stadium and feel the warmth of the fans. I’m thrilled to play in an environment like this.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/a-very-simple-decision-new-signing-thrilled-to-join-juventus/

Manchester City have ‘made a move’ to sign 24-year-old – Versatility brilliant for Pep Guardiola Yesterday, Calciomercato reported that Manchester City are looking to sign Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso in January. ............ Anything can happen in Juve’s January transfer window and there is no surprise in Italy that Cambiaso is liked by Manchester City. ............ Pep Guardiola’s side have ‘made a move’ for the 24-year-old, suggesting some sort of contact between the two clubs. They state that no offer has been put forward by Manchester City, but Juventus would only consider a permanent sale if a fee of over €50m is offered. ............ If the move does go through, the Bianconeri will have enough money to seek replacements, as the Italy international arrived in Turin from Genoa in the summer of 2022 for only €12m. . Read more -> https://sportwitness.co.uk/manchester-city-have-made-a-move-to-sign-24-year-old-versatility-brilliant-for-pep-guardiola/

Kolo Muani begins Juventus medical PSG forward Randal Kolo Muani has arrived at J Medical to undergo his medical with Juventus. The France international is on the verge of completing a loan move until the end of the season. He landed in Turin on Wednesday evening and arrived at the Juventus private clinic this morning at 9:15 local time. ............ He will be announced as the second Juventus January signing later today. The Bianconeri confirmed the purchase of Alberto Costa from Vitoria Guimaraes on Wednesday. Both players are expected to be available against Milan on Saturday. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/video-kolo-muani-begins-juventus-medical/

Juventus star could opt against remaining in Europe and ignore Napoli Juventus defender Danilo has been linked with a move away from the club during this January transfer window after the Bianconeri excluded him from their plans for the remainder of the season. The 33-year-old’s contract is set to expire in the summer, but Juventus focused on building for the future, has reportedly decided not to extend his stay at the Allianz Stadium. ............ The Brazilian is now attracting interest from his homeland and Saudi Arabia, which could see him opt against joining Napoli. Santos and Flamengo have emerged as serious contenders for his signature, with both clubs working on offers to bring him back to Brazil. Napoli, on the other hand, remains interested and is reportedly preparing an 18-month deal for the defender. However, delays in their approach may allow one of the Brazilian sides to swoop in and secure his services. Juventus is reportedly open to facilitating a move for Danilo. The club is simply waiting for him to decide on his next destination and has indicated that they are willing to terminate his contract if it ensures a smooth departure. ............ Ultimately, the defender must decide whether he wishes to continue competing in Europe, with Napoli offering a chance to remain in Serie A, or return to Brazil for a new chapter in his career. Saudi Arabia also presents an intriguing option with the potential for a lucrative deal, adding further complexity to his decision. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-star-could-opt-against-remaining-in-europe-and-ignore-napoli/

ALBERTO COSTA https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Baio Nazione: Portogallo Luogo di nascita: Santo Tirso Data di nascita: 29.09.2003 Ruolo: Difensore Altezza: 186 cm Peso: 78 kg Nazionale Portoghese Under-20 Soprannome: - Alla Juventus dal 2025 Esordio: 26.02.2025 - Coppa Italia - Juventus-Empoli 1-1 Ultima partita: 25.05.2025 - Serie A - Venezia-Juventus 2-3 10 presenze - 0 reti Alberto Oliveira Baio, noto anche con lo pseudonimo di Alberto Costa (Santo Tirso, 29 settembre 2003), è un calciatore portoghese, difensore della Juventus. Alberto Costa Nazionalità Portogallo Altezza 186 cm Peso 78 kg Calcio Ruolo Difensore Squadra Juventus Carriera Giovanili 2011-2013 Tirsense 2013-2022 Vitória Guimarães Squadre di club 2022-2024 Vitória Guimarães B 45 (2) 2024-2025 Vitória Guimarães 11 (0) 2025- Juventus 10 (0) Nazionale 2021 Portogallo U-18 2 (0) 2023 Portogallo U-20 2 (0) Caratteristiche tecniche Di ruolo terzino destro, è forte fisicamente e abile in fase offensiva dimostrandosi un buona assist-man. Carriera Club È cresciuto nel settore giovanile del Vitória Guimarães, che nel 2022 lo ha assegnato alla squadra B in Liga 3. Ha debuttato in prima squadra l'11 gennaio 2024 nell'incontro di Taça de Portugal vinto 1-0 contro il Penafiel. Il 15 gennaio 2025 viene acquistato a titolo definitivo dalla Juventus, con cui firma un contratto valido fino al 30 giugno 2029. L'esordio in bianconero arriva il 26 febbraio in occasione della partita dei quarti di finale di Coppa Italia, persa ai tiri di rigore contro l'Empoli, subentrando all'84' ad Andrea Cambiaso. Il 3 marzo successivo esordisce anche in serie A, nella partita vinta per 2-0 contro l'Hellas Verona, rilevando Timothy Weah nel corso del secondo tempo. Nazionale Ha giocato nelle nazionali giovanili portoghesi Under-18 ed Under-20.

Alberto Costa: Who Is New Defender Signed By Juventus? Having been held to yet another draw on Tuesday evening, Juventus wasted little time in making changes as defender Alberto Costa arrived in Turin for a medical the very next morning. ............ The 21-year-old will reportedly cost the Bianconeri a fee of around €13 million, a move that will almost certainly see him expected to compete with Nicolò Savona in his preferred role at right-back. Naturally right-footed, Costa stands 6’1” (1.86m) tall and – according to Vitoria Guimaraes President Antonio Miguel Cardoso – refused a move to Brighton in favour of joining Juventus. ............ Statistically solid, Costa looks like a sharp addition by Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli and a player who can make a two-way impact thanks to his solid defensive qualities and his desire to press forward when his side is in possession. ............ He has averaged 3.2 tackles, 1.2 interceptions and won 1.2 aerial duels per 90 minutes, while blocking two passes, 0.8 crosses and 0.3 shots. Costa ranks in the 95th percentile for tackles and 94th for interceptions, while the same site highlights his offensive impact, his 3.6 progressive carries placing him in the 96th percentile among defenders. Costa also sits in the 99th percentile with 2.06 successful take-ons per 90, while his average of 3.1 scoring chances per 90 also puts the 21-year-old in the 95th percentile across Europe’s most popular leagues. ............ . Read more -> https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamdigby/2025/01/15/alberto-costa-who-is-new-defender-signed-by-juventus/

Balzarini praises Koopmeiners for his performance against Atalanta Gianni Balzarini has highlighted Teun Koopmeiners as one of the stand-out performers from Juventus’ match against Atalanta last night. The Dutchman, who joined the Bianconeri from La Dea, has struggled to make a significant impact since his arrival at the Allianz Stadium earlier this season. However, Juventus are counting on him to deliver a strong second half to the campaign as the team looks to climb the Serie A standings. ............ Last night, he returned to face his former side for the first time since leaving, putting in a determined display, though he would undoubtedly have preferred to be on the winning team. Juventus found it difficult to secure a decisive goal after Atalanta levelled the score, but Koopmeiners’ performance did not go unnoticed. His versatility and work ethic stood out in what was one of Juventus’ better overall team performances this season. Speaking about Koopmeiners’ display, Balzarini said: “Coming to the individuals in my opinion, beyond an overall team performance, perhaps one of the best seen this year, and speaking of individuals I have to say that it was, at least for an hour, one of the best performances by Koopmeiners who transformed, let’s say the pressure of this match, into motivation and it showed. He fought like crazy, like a lion. He played as a centre forward, he played as a winger on the right and he played on the left, he played in the middle.” ............ Adding goals to his game would elevate Koopmeiners’ impact even further, and Juventus fans will be hoping he continues to build on this impressive showing to help the team achieve success. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-praises-koopmeiners-for-his-performance-against-atalanta/

Manchester City’s Pursuit of Cambiaso: Juventus Open to Monstrous Offer Manchester City’s interest in Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso has intensified, with the English champions reportedly keen on securing his services during the current January transfer window. This development comes at a time when both clubs are navigating through a busy period of transfer activities. ............ Pep Guardiola, who has officially committed to Manchester City for the upcoming season, is looking to revolutionize his squad. In this generational shift, Cambiaso is seen as a potential cornerstone – a player with the quality to contribute in both attacking and defensive phases, potentially defining the new-look Manchester City. The interest appears to be mutual. Cambiaso is understandably attracted to the prospect of joining one of the world’s top teams, despite their current season not meeting their usual high standards. ............ Juventus’ stance on the matter is clear. For a ‘normal’ offer, they would not even consider parting with Cambiaso, who has been a crucial element in Thiago Motta’s system when fit. However, the Turin giants might find it difficult to refuse if Manchester City were to table a ‘monstrous’ proposal – one that could potentially alter the financial landscape for Juventus. The key factor in this potential transfer lies in how far Manchester City are willing to go to fulfil Guardiola’s wish. With the transfer window closing on February 3rd, both clubs have time to move from preliminary discussions to concrete negotiations. ............ . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/manchester-citys-pursuit-of-cambiaso-juventus-open-to-monstrous-offer/

Motta’s call convinced Kolo Muani to join Juventus despite Man Utd interest Juventus coach Thiago Motta reportedly called PSG forward Randal Kolo Muani to convince him to move to Turin despite interest from Manchester United and other European clubs. Juventus are ready to welcome PSG forward Kolo Muani on a dry loan deal until the end of the season. The Bianconeri reached an agreement with the French club and player on Tuesday, and Kolo Muani is expected in Italy to undergo medical today. Several European clubs, including Tottenham and Manchester United, had been in talks with the striker’s entourage, but according to several Italian sources, Thiago Motta played a key role in negotiations. ............ Motta personally spoke to Kolo Muani to explain to him the Juventus project and convince him to move to the Allianz Stadium. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/motta-convinced-kolo-muani-juve-despite-man-u/

Why Juventus would listen to Arsenal offer for Vlahovic Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs monitoring Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, and the Bianconeri are ready to listen to offers for the Serbian for more than a reason. ............ The Serbia international has a contract expiring in 2026 and all the most reliable Italian sources claim that he and his entourage are unwilling to extend under Juventus’ conditions. Vlahovic’s salary automatically increased to €12m this season, making him the highest-paid player in the league. Juventus want to spread his wages over a longer period, but Vlahovic is unwilling to do so. This means the Old Lady will have to consider offers for him in January or during the summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer in a year. ............ Motta has never admitted it publicly, but Vlahovic is not the ideal centre-forward for his playing style, given that the Juventus coach prefers link-up strikers like, for example, Joshua Zirkzee. Even Fabio Capello has recently warned Motta against expecting from Vlahovic the same he wanted from Zirkzee at Bologna last season. Juventus are also on the verge of signing Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG, but the French striker’s signature is unrelated to Vlahovic’s transfer situation. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/why-juventus-listen-arsenal-offer-vlahovic/

“I saw a great team spirit” Locatelli reacts to Juventus draw against Atalanta Manuel Locatelli expressed his satisfaction with the performance of Juventus during their 1-1 draw against Atalanta last night. While the result was not ideal for the Bianconeri, their display offered glimpses of the quality and determination needed to improve their fortunes this season. The men in black and white showed resilience and teamwork throughout the match, which allowed them to stay competitive against a strong Atalanta side. Despite not securing all three points, Locatelli and his teammates demonstrated an attitude that could bode well for their upcoming fixtures. If Juventus can maintain this standard of play, they have a strong chance of climbing both the Serie A and Champions League tables. ............ Locatelli, a key figure in the team, took to Instagram after the match to share his thoughts on the game and emphasise the importance of persistence. In his post, he wrote: “We are the first to be angry about this situation, but today and in other games I saw a great team spirit and this must be the basis. We are missing something that we will only find with daily work. Until the end!” ............ The midfielder, who has grown into a leadership role within the squad, has become one of Juventus’ most influential players. His willingness to speak out and rally the team reflects the mentality that coach Thiago Motta has been trying to instil in the group. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/i-saw-a-great-team-spirit-locatelli-reacts-to-juventus-draw-against-atalanta/