Socrates 9,823 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 141,359 posts Posted February 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socrates 9,823 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 141,359 posts Posted February 3 Juventus could swap Joao Mario for Emil Holm Juventus and Bologna are reportedly considering swapping the services of their two right-backs, Joao Mario and Emil Holm. ............ Holm and Mario could swap clubs in the coming days, with the two clubs pondering an exchange of loans. Holm is a 25-year-old right-back who has been plying his trade in Serie A since joining Spezia in 2021. Due to his hardworking ethics and never-say-die attitude, the full-back has been likened to former Juventus star Stephan Lichtsteiner, who was an instrumental player for the Bianconeri during Antonio Conte’s reign and Max Allegri’s first stint. ............ Unlike Mario, who is already an afterthought at Juventus, Holm is part of Vincenzo Italiano’s plans. However, Nadir Zortea is now considered Bologna’s first choice right-back, while the experienced Lorenzo Di Silvestri still receives occasional opportunities. However, Juventus are facing stern competition for the Swedish international, as Napoli are keeping close tabs on the player, and the same goes for Premier League strugglers Wolves. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-swap-joao-mario-bologna-emil-holm/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socrates 9,823 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 141,359 posts Posted February 3 Juventus keen to sign Bologna full-back regardless of Joao Mario swap Juventus and Bologna are hopeful of exchanging Emil Holm and Joao Mario, but the Bianconeri are determined to sign the Swede anyway. With only three days remaining before the closure of the January transfer window, the Bianconeri are keen to add one more right-back to their ranks, as Pierre Kalulu, who adjusted into this role, hasn’t been given a single minute of rest since the start of the season. ............ Although the negotiations between Juventus and Bologna are going at a fast pace, Joao Mario remains undecided. The Portuguese right-back hasn’t started a match since Luciano Spalletti arrived at Contanissa. However, leaving the club after a few disappointing months remains a difficult pill to swallow. But while the two clubs will try to convince the 26-year-old to accept a late-winter move, the source claims that Juventus will attempt to close a deal for Holm, regardless of Joao Mario’s fate. ............ Holm has been on the Old Lady’s shortlist since his spell at Spezia between 2021 and 2023. The 25-year-old ended up joining Atalanta instead, before making the transfer to Bologna in 2024. This season, he has thus far made 19 appearances, registering one goal and five assists in the process. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-emil-holm-joao-mario-swap/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socrates 9,823 Joined: 04-Apr-2006 141,359 posts Posted February 3 Official: Juventus announce Emil Holm capture, Joao Mario to Bologna Juventus have announced the arrival of Emil Holm from Bologna, while Joao Mario headed in the opposite direction. While swap deals are usually difficult to negotiate, as they involve too many parties with conflicting interests, this one managed to reach the finish line ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline. The Bianconeri had brought in Joao Mario from Porto last summer, but the Portuguese never managed to impose himself on the manager’s plans, whether during Igor Tudor’s reign or with Luciano Spalletti. Therefore, Juventus managed to temporarily offload the 26-year-old, by sending him on loan to Bologna. The statement didn’t mention an option or an obligation to buy, so it appears that the Portugal international has joined the Emilian club on a dry loan, as reported on Sunday. ............ Shortly after confirming Joao Mario’s departure, the Serie A giants announced Holm as their latest signing on a free loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy for €15 million plus €3 million in bonuses. ............ Holm has been on Juve’s shortlist since his days at Spezia, but he was instead poached by Atalanta in 2023. ............ The Swede is expected to act as Pierre Kalulu’s understudy at right-back, but he’ll be hoping to make the most out of his opportunities to convince Juventus to shell out €15 million for his services in June. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/official-juventus-emil-holm-joao-mario-bologna/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
