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Juventus step up Kelly talks with Newcastle United Juventus are back in direct negotiations with Newcastle United for defender Lloyd Kelly and could get the deal done for €15-18m. The Bianconeri had circled back to Kelly after the talks with RC Lens for Kevin Danso fell apart at the last minute. ............ It would be a loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season for circa €15-18m including various add-ons. This is different to the original idea, which was to bring Kelly in purely on a dry loan or at most with an option to buy at the end of the season. ............ The 26-year-old can play as a central defender or a left-back when required. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-step-up-kelly-talks-newcastle-united/

Juventus’ Double Defensive Mission: Giuntoli Targets Kelly and Veiga as Chelsea Eye Douglas Luiz Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is on a dual mission to bolster the club’s defence before the transfer window closes. The Bianconeri are pursuing Newcastle’s Lloyd Kelly and Chelsea’s Renato Veiga, with Giuntoli recently traveling to London to accelerate negotiations. Progress has been made in talks for Kelly, who offers versatility as both a full-back and centre-back. Newcastle have opened the door for a loan with an option to buy, but Juventus is cautious about exceeding their budget. The English defender’s ability to play multiple positions makes him an attractive target for the Italian giants. Simultaneously, discussions are ongoing with Chelsea regarding Portuguese defender Renato Veiga. During these negotiations, the name of Douglas Luiz has emerged as a point of interest for the London club. Chelsea is keen on a loan deal for the Brazilian midfielder, while Juventus prefers a permanent transfer to generate funds. ............ Amidst these defensive pursuits, Juventus is also finalizing the arrival of Randal Kolo Muani. Giuntoli expressed optimism about the transfer, stating, “I believe everything will be resolved shortly. They’re completing the final documents, and we should have it done by tomorrow at the latest.” ............ Giuntoli emphasized the club’s focus on strengthening rather than selling. “We don’t want to conduct outgoing transfers, but rather enhance the squad”. ............ . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/juventus-double-defensive-mission-giuntoli-targets-kelly-and-veiga-as-chelsea-eye-douglas-luiz/

Kelly or Hancko – Which defender is better for Juventus? Juventus wanted to sign Lloyd Kelly as a free agent from Bournemouth in the summer, but he chose to join Newcastle United. The Englishman could be on the move again this month after failing to establish himself in the Newcastle team. ............ Another defender that Juve wants to sign is David Hancko from Feyenoord, and both have a similar profile, meaning Juve wants them for almost the same reason. Like Hancko, Kelly is a left-footed defender adept at playing as a centre-back or as a left-back, so they both offer the Bianconeri versatility, which Thiago Motta values in his players. Juve is struggling to sign both stars after Newcastle United and Feyenoord rejected loan approaches for both players. ............ Hancko gets more game time now and is probably up to speed with the season, meaning he can contribute immediately. However, Kelly is a fine player who should also not need much time to get up to speed if he completes the move to the Allianz Stadium. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/kelly-or-hancko-which-defender-is-better-for-juventus/

L'avevo immaginato ....... 90, la paura.

Davvero? Ho visto solo una foto con la parte anteriore della maglia. Solitamente fanno una foto anche con il retro.

Official: Juventus sign Lloyd Kelly on loan from Newcastle United Juventus have announced the capture of Newcastle United defender Lloyd Kelly on loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. The Bianconeri had already signed three players in January, buying Alberto Costa from Vitoria Guimaraes and loaning Randal Kolo Muani and Renato Veiga from Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea respectively. ............ The 26-year-old landed in Italy on Sunday night following an agreement between Juventus and Newcastle. And while a bureaucratic hurdle threatened to hamper the operation, the parties managed to resolve in time to register the defender a couple of hours before the transfer deadline. The Serie A giants have now announced the deal on their official website. The note reveals that the Bianconeri will pay 3 million euros in loan fees and will have the obligation to buy the centre-back for another 14.5 million which will be triggered by easily achievable objectives. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/official-juventus-sign-lloyd-kelly-on-loan-from-newcastle-united/

Juventus and Inter Set for Battle Over Promising Defender Bertola Juventus are looking to make it three for three in their defensive reinforcement campaign. After successfully recruiting Portuguese talent Renato Veiga from Chelsea and English defender Lloyd Kelly from Newcastle, the Bianconeri have set their sights on another central defender. The latest target for Juventus is Italian prospect Nicolò Bertola, a 21-year-old currently plying his trade with Spezia in Serie B. Bertola’s contract is set to expire in June, making him an attractive free transfer option for top clubs. ............ Bertola, a product of Spezia’s youth academy, has already made a significant impact in his young career. He has amassed 41 first-team appearances for Spezia, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists while demonstrating his defensive prowess. ............ . Read more -> https://www.footitalia.com/juventus-and-inter-set-for-battle-over-promising-defender-bertola/

Si sa che numero di maglia ha scelto?

Che delusione Gigi! Sei diventato un ingranaggio del sistema che odia e osteggia la Juventus. Da giovane eri un ribelle ora segui i potenti come una pecora.

Nelle dittature c'é un solo candidato o non si permette il voto .......

Juventus 4 - Empoli 1: Delayed reaction and random observations So much of the 2024-25 season has been about what Juventus has been unable to do when trying to hold onto a lead. Dropped points aplenty as a result of being unable to hold said lead, and it has resulted in so many draws and a place in the standings where you even add in half of those dropped points Juve are very much in a different state compared to their current one. On Sunday, it was Juventus being the team that came back. The fashion in which they had to do so was far from perfect — if it ever is when you fall behind in the fourth minute — but flipping the script sure was a change for the better at least. Thanks a pair of goals from January arrival Randal Kolo Muani within the span of three minutes, Juventus flipped what was a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead. And what has happened so many times when Juve took a lead deep into the second half didn’t repeat itself at the Allianz Stadium this time around, with a makeshift defense able to hold onto the lead and Dusan Vlahovic and Francisco Conceição each adding a goal in the closing minutes to wrap up a 4-1 victory over visiting Empoli. It was the start to February that was very much needed after a January in which Juventus won just one of their seven games in all competitions — yes, even if it was a lunchtime kickoff that started about as bad as you could have thought. ............ The biggest thing is that they had a response, with Kolo Muani — who became the first player since Carlos Tevez to score in back-to-back games after signing with Juventus — very much doing what he was brought in to do. They were very different kinds of goals — the first showing his ability to shed a defender and score from a tight angle and the second very much deflecting a long-range shot from Timothy Weah a couple of minutes later. Yet even after Juve took the lead, the same old theme of “Can Juventus actually hold onto this advantage?” probably came to the fore for just about everybody watching. It’s only natural to think that way after Juventus have done what they have with so many points thrown away this season after leading. But not on this day, not against this Empoli side that are just a point above the relegation zone. ............ RANDOM THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS Kenan Yildiz with a head wrap against Benfica. Manuel Locatelli with a head wrap against Empoli. Who are we Of course Mattia De Sciglio were the first one to score on Sunday. The Ex Effect would have been working overtime if it ended up being De Sciglio’s goal that decided this one. Kolo Muani and Renato Veiga are now the two highest-rated players for Juventus season, according to WhoScored. Take that, haters! ............ At least Kolo Muani scored a couple of goals because completing 53% of his passes against Empoli is not exactly something that we’d like to see become a regular thing. But those goals. Thank you for the goals, Randal. My two initial reactions after Vlahovic’s goal: He probably had no business taking that shot considering all of the other Juve players that were open at the top of the box (and calling for the ball!), and that celebration was a little muted considering all the chatter. Maybe the new, internal competition of Kolo Muani is something that is now going to push him. Or maybe it’s something else entirely as rumors about his future at Juve continue to fly. We’ll see. ............ Hey, that was a pretty good game from Teun Koopmeiners. Been missing those where he fills up the stat sheet and comes to close to scoring a few nice goals. Get that left foot of his dialed in a little more and maybe we’ll finally see the real Koopmeiners. Maybe. ............ All three of the subs Thiago Motta brought on had a goal contribution. That’s something that would be nice to see more of going forward. ............ Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/2/2/24357276/juventus-empoli-2025-serie-a-matchday-23-final-score-result-delayed-reaction-and-random-observations

Visite mediche in notturna per Lloyd Kelly.

Kelly arrives in Turin to complete Juventus move from Newcastle Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly has landed in Turin, where he will undergo medical tests with Juventus tonight. Kelly is on the verge of joining Juventus on loan with an obligation to buy from Newcastle. ............ Kelly will undergo medical tests and sign his contract with the Old Lady on the deadline day on Monday, February 3. Juventus will pay €3m for the defender’s loan until the end of the season, while the obligation to buy is set at €14m. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/kelly-arrives-turin-juventus-move-newcastle/

Done deal – Newcastle give Lloyd Kelly green light to join Juventus Juventus and Newcastle United have reportedly reached a full accord over the transfer of Lloyd Kelly who’s now preparing to take the flight to Italy. The Bianconeri have already pulled off three signings in January, bringing in Alberto Costa, Randal Kolo Muani and Renato Veiga, but they still need one central defender to call it a day, especially with Pierre Kalulu picking up an injury during the Champions League defeat to Benfica. ............ The two clubs have now untied all knots, including the one related to payment methods. So after reaching a full agreement with the Italian counterparts, Newcastle have given their player the green light to head to Turin. The transfer market expert reveals Kelly will join Juventus on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. The package should cost the Serie A giants a total of 20 million euros between loan fees and the buy clause. However, the agreement won’t include a sell-on fee in case of a future resale. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/done-deal-newcastle-give-lloyd-kelly-green-light-to-join-juventus/

Pedulla reveals real reason why Juventus pulled the plug on signing Tottenham defender While several reports claimed Juventus missed out on Kevin Danso as they couldn’t match Tottenham’s offer, Alfredo Pedulla reveals how the saga actually played out. ............ The Italian journalist explains how the Bianconeri had booked a medical for the Austria international in a secret location, but the player didn’t pass the test, which is why the Old Lady pulled out from the operation, thus opening the path for Spurs to seal the deal. Pedulla recalls how a similar scenario had ensued in the summer when Danso was on the cusp of signing for Roma. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pedulla-reveals-real-reason-why-juventus-pulled-the-plug-on-signing-tottenham-defender/

Kolo Muani equals Tevez with strong Juventus start Randal Kolo Muani has scored in his opening two Juventus appearances, equalling former Bianconeri striker Carlos Tevez. Kolo Muani has scored three goals in his opening two Juventus games after joining the Bianconeri on loan from PSG. The France international contributed to Juventus’ 4-1 win over Empoli on Sunday with a brace. He had already scored in his first Juventus appearance against Napoli last week. ............ Kolo Muani is the second Juventus player to score in each of his first two Juventus appearances in the three-point era after Carlos Tevez. ............ Kolo Muani has joined Juventus on a dry loan deal from PSG, meaning the Bianconeri do not have an option to make his move permanent next summer. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/kolo-muani-equals-tevez-strong-juventus-start/

“I can play as a goalkeeper!” – Versatile Juventus star doesn’t mind new role After featuring in yet another new role, Timothy Weah reiterates his desire to contribute to the Juventus cause regardless of the position. ............ But in his most recent outings, Weah has joined the backline in the absence of Andrea Cambiaso and Juan Cabal, playing as right-back in the last two outings against Benfica and Empoli. ............ “I feel good as a full-back, if I can help the team, then I’d be happy to do it,” said the former Lille star in his post-match press conference. “I can also be a goalkeeper if the coach asks me to. I want to continue playing well for the team.” ............ “This victory is important for us. It was difficult to concede a goal after four minutes, but we reacted well. We must continue on this path. We are satisfied. It was difficult for us after Benfica, but we must continue like this. Now we are thinking about Como. “When the fans whistle, it is always difficult, because we need everyone’s support to win. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/i-can-play-as-a-goalkeeper-versatile-juventus-star-doesnt-mind-new-role/

Yildiz roulette impresses Kolo Muani: ‘I had in my head’ Kenan Yildiz admits he wanted to do Zizou Zidane-style roulette for the whole game as Randal Kolo Muani praises the Turkish talent: ‘It’s good to play with him.’ Kolo Muani and Yildiz left their mark in Juventus’ 4-1 win over Empoli on Sunday. The French striker scored twice in his first appearance at the Allianz Stadium. The build-up to the second goal was inspired by Yildiz’s roulette, which allowed the Turkish talent to dribble past two opponents and set up Timothy Weah, whose shot was deflected by Kolo Muani to give Juventus the lead. “It’s nice. I had in my head all game, so I wanted to do it,” Yildiz said. “I was happy we scored after that. I always think about what I can do in the game to improve myself. I don’t tell myself to be the leader. I just want to help the team. Of course I always try to give my best. This is it.” ............ “We got three points today, so we are happy. It’s incredible. I am happy, and now we have got to celebrate this. Yildiz is a great player with great technique. He’s young, so it’s very good to play with him.” Kolo Muani said. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/yildiz-roulette-impresses-kolo-muani-head/

Juventus player ratings vs Empoli: Kolo Muani announces his arrival at the Allianz Juventus XI Michele Di Gregorio – 5.5 The goalkeeper was beaten by Mattia De Sciglio’s tame header which went between his legs. In his defence, he didn’t have a clear vision. Timothy Weah – 6.5 ............ Federico Gatti – 7 ............ Renato Veiga – 6 The new signing had a nervy start as one could expect on his club debut, but grew in confidence as the match progressed. Nicolo Savona – 6.5 The youngster played in an unusual role on the left flank, but you could hardly tell. Offered Yildiz support in attack and looked solid at the back against Gyasi. Manuel Locatelli – 6 ............ Teun Koopmeiners – 5.5 Another underwhelming display from the Dutchman who played in a slightly deeper role than usual. Almost scored the equalizer but his close-range shot was blocked by McKennie. Nicolas Gonzalez – 6 The Argentine went for the spectacular but his shot was too central. But an overall decent display on the right wing. Weston McKennie – 5.5 ............ Kenan Yildiz – 6.5 The Turkish teenager was one of the few bright spots for Juventus in the first half, causing havoc on the left flank. His brilliant turn sparked the second goal. Randal Kolo Muani – 8 The Frenchman marked his first appearance at the Allianz Stadium with a brace that turned the result upside-down. Juve’s attack operates much more smoothly with him in the lineup. Substitutes Dusan Vlahovic – 7 A much-improved cameo from Serbian, even before scoring the goal. Had three teammates in support, but showcased his keen desire to reconcile with the net by selfishly taking the shot himself. Khephren Thuram – 7 Picked up Conceicao’s run with an inch-perfect long ball for the fourth goal. Francisco Conceicao – 7 Kept his composure to produce a clinical shot despite going full throttle. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-player-ratings-vs-empoli-kolo-muani-announces-his-arrival-at-the-allianz/

Thiago Motta: ‘Juventus players took responsibility’ in 4-1 victory Thiago Motta insists Juventus got a ‘deserved’ 4-1 victory against Empoli, coming back from an early goal with players ‘taking responsibility’ like Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yildiz. ............ Randal Kolo Muani scored twice in three minutes to turn it around, with Dusan Vlahovic and Francisco Conceicao scoring off the bench in stoppages after Youssouf Maleh had left Empoli down to 10 men. “We came here for the victory and I congratulate my players for their courage to get a deserved win” Thiago Motta said. “I saw many players take responsibility on the field today and we took home what we deserved. The players earned this with their hard work from the first day of training and we want to continue like this.” ............ “We were on level terms and as soon as I called Dusan to the touchline, we scored again. I preferred to take Kenan off because he and Randal can both play down the left, so with another more central figure, we could move him into that position. “Dusan also gave his contribution coming on, not just with the goal, but with his work for the team. I am sorry for those who were unable to participate in this victory, but we are a united group.” Just before introducing him as a substitute, Thiago Motta was caught on camera telling Vlahovic he would certainly score. “It’s because I can see it in his face,” revealed the coach. “I see his belief, his hunger and a little anger within him. Since the start of the season, he has played so much and there were times when he wasn’t 100 per cent fit, but had to play anyway. “Today he did not start, but when he came on, he helped the team to win the game. I am happy for all the players, because this is a great win.” ............ There was a marvellous bit of Kenan Yildiz skill to turn between defenders and get away in the build-up to the second goal, which got the crowd on its feet. “Wonderful, yes, but this is what I expect from him, I see it all the time in training. There are many other things I really like to see too and he knows it. I realise he didn’t deserve to go off at that moment, but I needed to make a choice for the good of the team,” added Thiago Motta. ............ “We know our priority is to pass our way out from the back when possible, as it keeps us compact and we can attack with strength. When there are opponents who press us almost man for man, like Empoli did today, it is important to use our strikers and their pace to cause them problems,” concluded Thiago Motta. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/thiago-motta-juventus-players-responsibility/

Player Ratings: Juventus 4-1 Empoli – Kolo Muani shakes the Bianconeri Randal Kolo Muani paved the way for Juventus’ comeback against Empoli at the Allianz Stadium, helping the Old Lady to secure a 4-1 win and move into the top four. Kolo Muani is Football Italia’s Man of the Match in Juventus’ 4-1 win over Empoli. The French striker now has three goals in his first two games with the Bianconeri. ............ Kenan Yildiz was among the best Juventus players and contributed to Kolo Mauni’s second goal with a stunning ruleta to dribble past two opponents in the build-up. ............ Juventus 4-1 Empoli – player ratings Juventus: Di Gregorio 6; Savona 6, Gatti 6, Veiga 6.5, Weah 6.5; Locatelli 6, McKennie 6.5 (85′ Thuram 6.5); Yildiz 7 (65′ Vlahovic 7), Koopmeiners 6.5, Nico Gonzalez 6.5 (85′ Conceiçao 7); Kolo Muani 8. Coach: Thiago Motta 6.5 Best Juventus player: Kolo Muani 8 – Used all his physicality to score the equaliser. Lucky to deflect a Weah shot on target to give Juventus the lead a few minutes later. Besides the two goals, he always had a positive attitude, also when he was moved to the left-winger role following Vlahovic’s introduction. Juventus coach: Motta 6.5 – The Juventus reaction was slow and almost inexistent in the first half, aside from a couple of chances. The improvement in the second half was evident and brought a deserved win, even if the Bianconeri were helped by Saba Goglichidze and Maleh’s red card. Empoli: Vasquez 6.5; De Sciglio 7, Ismajli 7 (59′ Goglichidze 4.5), Marianucci 6.5 (90′ Tosto N/A); Gyasi 6, Henderson 6 (90′ Bacci N/A), Anjorin 6.5 (49′ Zurkowski 5.5), Cacace 5.5; Esposito 6 (90′ Konate N/A), Maleh 5; Colombo 6. Coach: D’Aversa 5.5 Best Empoli player: Ismajli 7 – ............ Lowest Empoli rating: Goglichidze 4.5 – ............ Empoli coach: D’Aversa: D’Aversa 5.5 – ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/juventus-empoli-ratings-kolo-muani-shakes/

The numbers behind Renato Veiga’s Juventus debut: Solid defensive stats Renato Veiga made his full debut for Juventus during their encouraging 4-1 victory over Empoli in Serie A on Sunday in what was a defensively sound display from the Chelsea loanee on his first start in Italy. ............ He was left out of the team for the 2-0 loss to Benfica in the Champions League midweek, but was given the nod by Thiago Motta for his first Bianconeri appearance against Empoli on Sunday instead. ............ The Portugal international made three successful tackles during his first Juve match with a 100% completion rate and made four clearances and one interception over the 90 minutes. He was not dribbled past once during the Empoli match, nor was he dispossessed. Veiga also won three of his four aerial duels for a percentage of 75%. Renato Veiga also had a 85% pass completion rate. ............ He was also in control of the ball for 5.6% of the Empoli game. Of the Juventus players, only Koopmeiners and Manuel Locatelli spent more time on the ball. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/the-numbers-behind-renato-veiga-juventus-debut/

Io non amo invece in generale le esultanze sfrenate dei milionari pallonari. Cioé questi, nel tempo libero, pensano ad una esultanza che faccia colpo sui tifosi. Come al solito, in questi tempi, l'apparenza é piú importante della sostanza. Ma capisco che sono giovani e che non possono ragionare come un vecchietto come il sottoscritto.

Thiago Motta on what Kolo Muani and Renato Veiga bring to Juventus Thiago Motta explains what he feels new signings Randal Kolo Muani and Renato Veiga can bring to Juventus as they host Empoli. ‘Dusan Vlahovic is more of a centre-forward.’ ............ “We have Renato Veiga for his first game, he immediately put himself at the service of the team and will give a big hand. We changed a few things in midfield, as we have players who can get into the box, while the wingers can change positions and not give reference points to the opposition defenders,” continued the Juventus coach. ............ Kolo Muani has started both Serie A games since his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, sending Dusan Vlahovic to the bench. “They are different players. Dusan is more of a centre-forward, whereas Kolo Muani also played on the wings and has more movement. I am happy to have them, as they give the team alternatives. We start Randal and I am sure if needed that Dusan can help the team with his characteristics,” concluded Thiago Motta. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/thiago-motta-kolo-muani-renato-veiga-juventus/