Juventus are looking out the marketplace for a brand new right-back who can function a backup for his or her captain Danilo, and two selections have emerged on the scene.
The 32-year-old has been that includes as a part of the three-man protection throughout Max Allegri’s second stint in Turin.
However with Thiago Motta ditching the 3-5-2 system in favor of a extra progressive 4-3-3 (or 4-2-3-1), the Brazilian ought to return to his authentic place as right-back.
However with Andrea Cambiaso tipped to begin on the left and Mattia De Sciglio seemingly heading in direction of the exit door, the squad is at present missing a bona fide substitute.
In response to Tuttosport journalist Sergio Baldini, Juventus have recognized two choices for the function.
The primary stays Napoli wantaway captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
The 30-year-old has been pushing for an exit following a woeful marketing campaign on the Stadio Maradona which additionally noticed his relationship with membership president Auerlio De Laurentiis deteriorate.
However, new Napoli supervisor Antonio Conte has been hellbent on convincing the Italy worldwide to remain.
It must be famous that Di Lorenzo was by no means a preferred choice amongst Juventus supporters, whereas his sub-par shows in Euro 2024 definitely didn’t assist his case.
The choice for the Napoli man is Yan Couto who already serves as Danilo’s understudy within the Brazilian nationwide staff.
The 22-year-old has been on Manchester Metropolis’s books since 2020, and spent three seasons with their sister membership Girona. Couto solely has one yr left on his contract with the Cityzens.
Motta is reportedly a fan of his compatriot who additionally has a Portuguese passport which might enable him to signal for Juventus with out consuming a non-EU spot.