Tag: Juventus

9Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Juventus Loanee Unlikely to Be Bought Out by Porto

Tiago Djalo of FC Porto during the Europa League football match between AS Roma and FC Porto at Olimpico stadium. Rome (Italy), February 20th, 2025. Tiago Djalo didn’t win over two separate coaches during his short time with Juventus, Massimiliano Allegri and Thiago Motta, and things haven’t gone too well for him during his loan spell at Porto either. He has been deployed basically only in the Europa League. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the defender will most likely head back to Turin in the summer. The Portuguese side doesn’t have an option to buy. The hopes of including him in the deal involving Francisco Conceiçao are very slim. The Bianconeri aren’t too sure about keeping the winger either. Juventus beat Inter to the punch to acquire Djaló from Lille in January of 2024, spending €...

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8Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kalulu Welcomes Permanent Switch from Milan to Juventus

Pierre Kalulu of Juventus FC during the Serie A Enilive match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on April 6, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Juventus will decide whether to keep Francisco Conceiçao and Randal Kolo Muani in the summer, and will have to negotiate with PSG for the latter, but the call about keeping Pierre Kalulu was already made early in the season. It hasn’t changed, considering his manageable option to buy, Tuttomercatoweb informed. The Bianconeri spent €3.3M to have on loan from Milan. They will happily tack on €14M more to redeem him, plus €3M potential add-ons. The center-back is coming off arguably his best performance of the season against Roma. Kalulu has been a pillar of the Juventus defense whenever healthy, registering 34 appearances so far. He has missed ...

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7Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Juve drop more points after second-half drop-off against Roma

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 6: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus scores 0-1 goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on April 6, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) The more things change, the more they stay the same.For all the good vibes that have come from the appointment of Igor Tudor to the top job at Juventus, it’s clear he hasn’t had time to fully correct some of the team’s shortcomings. That includes one of their most maddening tendencies: the inability to put a full game together. Juve looked great in the first half of Sunday’s prime-time trip to the Stadio Olimpico to face a red-hot Roma side that had won seven games in a row coming into the night. In the first 20 minutes or so, they were ut...

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30Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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New Juventus coach gets ‘assist’ in win over Genoa

TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 29: Igor Tudor Head coach of Juventus gives directions to Pierre Kalulu of Juventus as he preapres to enter the field of play as a substitute for Federico Gatti after he lìpicked up an injury during the Serie A match between Juventus and Genoa at Allianz Stadium on March 29, 2025 in Turin, Italy. New Juventus coach Igor Tudor had a direct role in the Bianconeri's first goal since he replaced the fired Thiago Motta. Tudor was quick to gather a ball on the sideline and toss it to Teun Koopmeiners for a throw-in that bounced off Dusan Vlahovic and into the path of Kenan Yildiz. He dribbled through the defence before scoring from a tight angle midway through the first half. "It just happened," Tudor said. "It wasn't something we practised." The goal ended up being deci...

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28Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Injured Juventus duo won’t return for Genoa clash – Report

Douglas Luiz participates in the match between Atalanta BC and FC Juventus, Serie A, at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, on January 15, 2025. New Juventus head coach Igor Tudor has reportedly made up his mind regarding calling up Andrea Cambiaso and Douglas Luiz for the upcoming contest against Genoa. The Croatian will be making his bow on Saturday after being officially appointed last Sunday as a replacement for the sacked Thiago Motta. The 46-year-old will only have nine matches to turn the tide in the Bianconeri’s favour and secure a spot in next season’s edition of the Champions League. Tudor has been gradually welcoming back his new players from international duty as the squad begins its preparations for Saturday’s clash against the Grifone. But according to La Gazzetta dello Spo...

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19Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Former Juventus coach tells Motta straight – “Turin is not Bologna”

Thiago Motta head coach of Juventus FC leaves the pitch dejected at the end of the Serie A Enilive match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 16, 2025 in Florence, Italy. Thiago Motta is under intense pressure as the manager of Juventus, with the former midfielder now facing the real possibility of being sacked. The Bianconeri appointed him at the start of this season, backing him with several new signings, knowing that he would need quality players to succeed. Despite this support, the team’s performances have been disappointing, and they are now embarrassingly losing matches. In January, Juventus bolstered its squad even further, but the results have not improved, and the club is seriously considering a managerial change. Several other managers...

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11Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Leonardo Bonucci wants Juventus to be patient with Thiago Motta

Coach Thiago Motta of Juventus FC reacts during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Juventus FC in Napoli, Italy, on January 25, 2025. (Photo by Gabriele Maricchiolo/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Juventus legend Leonardo Bonucci demands patience for head coach Thiago Motta.Speaking in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Leonardo Bonucci advised Juventus to put their faith in Thiago Motta and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli to turn around from this situation. He said: “Give Motta and Giuntoli time to create the foundations to return to winning ways.”Bonucci’s words came after Juventus’ 4-0 defeat to Atalanta and he seemed discouraged with the team’s performances in recent games. However, he reiterated his support for Motta as he urged the club to give him some more time...

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8Mar By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

SERIE A

Federico Gatti suddenly a doubt to face Atalanta due to muscle fatigue

Federico Gatti participates in the Champions League 2024-2025 match between Juventus and Benfica in Torino, Italy, on January 29, 2025. It seemingly hasn’t mattered what month it is during the 2024-25 season, dealing with injuries at the back has been a constant. Basically from September to the present day, there’s been somebody out injured and that almost certainly hasn’t been limited to one or two players. However, one Juve defender hasn’t officially been on the injury list so far this season: Federico Gatti, the Bianconeri’s clear-cut leader in minutes played in all competitions. Well, not on the injury list until this week. Gatti, who celebrated his 100th appearance as a Juventus player in Monday’s win over Hellas Verona, has been dealing with muscle fatigue and subsequently force...

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4Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

SERIE A

Juventus must not let the current bubble burst soon

Lloyd Kelly participates in the Serie A 2024-2025 match between Juventus and Verona in Turin, Italy, on March 3, 2025. (Photo by Loris Roselli/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Juventus now has just one trophy left to play for this season, and that is the Scudetto.At the start of the campaign, the Bianconeri had aspirations of winning multiple titles, not including the Club World Cup, with many fans and pundits believing that this could be their year to shine under the management of Thiago Motta. The squad appeared to have the potential to challenge for several honours, and expectations were high as the season began.However, things have not gone as planned. Juventus have since dropped out of some key competitions, and very few now believe it can win a trophy this season. The team has f...

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28Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

SERIE A

Juventus Bounce Back Financially After Years of Losses

TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 12: A Juventus branded corner flag in a general view prior to kick off in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Juventus FC and PSV at Juventus Stadium on February 12, 2025 in Turin, Italy. Juventus aren’t doing particularly well on the pitch, but the financial situation at the club has improved significantly in the past calendar year, primarily thanks to the return to the Champions League after a one-year ban stemming from the ‘plusvalenze’ trial, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs. The Bianconeri announced having closed the last six months of 2024 in the black by €16.9M. They had lost €95.1M in the same period of 2023 and 199M for the entire past season. The UEFA prize money was a big factor. The team pocketed €64,1M. J...

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27Feb By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

SERIE A

Thiago Motta slams ‘shameful’ attitude after cup exit

TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 26: Thiago Motta, Head Coach of Juventus, talks to Kenan Yildiz of Juventus during the Coppa Italia Quarter Final match between Juventus FC and Empoli FC at Allianz Stadium on February 26, 2025 in Turin, Italy. Empoli knocked Juventus out of the Coppa Italia with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 draw in regular time, leaving coach Thiago Motta ashamed by the Bianconeri's shock exit. Empoli initially led with a first-half goal by Youssef Maleh, while Juventus struggled to pose any serious threat before the interval, prompting Motta to criticise his side's performance and urging his players to take responsibility. "Shame. I feel shame for what we saw in the first half and I hope my players feel the same," Motta told a press conference. "The attitude...

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25Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Vlahovic Snubs Fenerbahce and Juventus Offers, Eyes EPL

Dusan Vlahovic participates in the Serie A 2024-2025 match between Juventus and Empoli in Turin, Italy, on February 2, 2025. Dusan Vlahovic returned to the starting lineup and the stat sheet after a couple of months versus Cagliari, relieving Randal Kolo Muani who had quickly supplanted him after joining Juventus. Thiago Motta will keep relying on both down the stretch, perhaps simultaneously. However, the future of the Serb will most likely be away from Turin, TuttoSport informs. The marksman had the chance to move to Saudi Arabia in January. José Mourinho is trying to lure him to Fenerbahce now. The Turkish team would be able to guarantee his €12M salary. However, the courtship of the Special One hasn’t broken through. The center-forward prefers more alluring destinations. In parti...

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12Feb By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

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Manchester United and Real Madrid Eye Juventus Regret

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Everton and AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park on February 08, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Former Juventus youngster Dean Huijsen is blossoming at Bournemouth and has drawn the attention of big clubs, for instance, Manchester United and Real Madrid. The Bianconeri pocketed €15.2M from his sale but could get more money in the future since they are entitled to 10 percent of a future sale, AS reports (via Tuttomercatoweb). The center-back spoke to Oggi Sport Notizie in late January. “I’ve improved physically and learned a lot during my six months here. I want to forge ahead. Director Tiago Pinto conveyed a lot of trust in me. It was important for me to find minutes a...

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12Feb By Silver Emmanuel6 Comments

Champions League

Juventus 2-1 PSV: Late goal gives Bianconeri the advantage in Champions League play-off

TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 11: Samuel Mbangula of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off first leg match between Juventus and PSV at Allianz Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. A late winner from substitute Samuel Mbangula ensured that Juventus will be taking a slender lead to the Philips Stadion after securing a narrow victory in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off against PSV Eindhoven. The Bianconeri got themselves in front thanks to a powerful volley from Weston McKennie and carried a deserved lead into the break, before Ivan Perišić scored a leveller just shy of the hour-mark. Thiago Motta’s men must now defend that lead in Eindhoven on February 19th if they are to qualify for the r...

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9Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Sevilla set €45m asking price for Juventus target

SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 25: Dodi Lukebakio of Sevilla FC in action during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on January 25, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Sevilla have had a relatively good season up until now, and a big reason for this is the excellent form of Dodi Lukebakio. The Belgian winger had a rather quiet first campaign at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, but it is in 2024-25 that he is starting to come into his own. Lukebakio has made up for Sevilla’s striker woes, as he currently sits top of the club’s scoring charts with nine (all in La Liga). He will be hoping to add to that tally when Barcelona come to Seville on Sunday night, and given that he has already found the back of the net against Real Madrid and Atletico Madri...

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28Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Danilo: Leaving Juventus ‘not my decision’

FLORENCE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 03: Danilo Luiz da Silva of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 3, 2022 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Former Juventus defender Danilo insists that leaving the club was ‘not my decision’ but leaves the Bianconeri with no regrets: ‘I’ve given my all.’ Juventus announced Danilo’s contract termination on Monday. The Bianconeri captain had six months left in his contract at the Allianz Stadium but was no longer part of Thiago Motta’s plans. “I always made myself available, and I always did my job,” Danilo told reporters on Monday before leaving from Turin Caselle Airport. “I will forever bring with me the relationship I have with the lads. I can’t infl...

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27Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Juventus, Danilo go their separate ways

FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 02: Danilo Luiz da Silva of Juventus greets fans after during the Coppa Italia Semi Final 1st Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 2, 2022 in Florence, Italy. The fact that we have reached this day is not a surprise. Juventus and Danilo’s relationship, one that has gone from being captain to suddenly out of the squad within the span of a few months, went south and in a hurry, too. That’s why this isn’t a surprise. But, at the same time, it’s still the man who has worn the captain’s armband the last couple of years at Italy’s most historic club leaving in the middle of the season. Monday became the day in which Danilo’s expected departure became official, as the club announced that the two sides have agreed to a contrac...

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23Jan By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Juventus sign PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani on loan

TURIN, ITALY - JANUARY 16: Juventus Unveil New Signing Kolo Muani at Juventus creator lab on January 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) For the entirety of the first half of the 2024-25 season, Juventus have relied on Dusan Vlahovic to play from the start in just about every game he’s been available for. And in the handful of games that Vlahovic has missed due to injury, Thiago Motta has been forced to try and find some sort of makeshift solution, playing just about every other attacking player he has as a false nine in some point in time. But now, as we sit here about to hit the last week of January, another healthy striker has finally arrived. It’s very much a short-term option to what has been a season-long problem to dte, ...

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19Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Juve boss Thiago Motta gives Promising Fitness Update on Injured Forward

TURIN, ITALY - JANUARY 18: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Turin, Italy. Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz reportedly suffered a suspected adductor injury in last night’s spectacular 2-0 home victory against Milan. Yet, head coach Thiago Motta hopes his rising attacking star could soon return to action. Speaking to the press after the game via the club’s official website, Motta congratulated his Juventus players for avenging a heart-wrenching 2-1 defeat in the Supercoppa Italiana earlier this month. Samuel Mbangula and Tim Weah were on the scoresheet as the Bianconeri returned to the win column in Serie A for the first time since late December. “Winning is always good because it brings enthusiasm. ...

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16Jan By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

SERIE A

Juventus Complete Kolo Muani Loan Move from PSG

TURIN, ITALY - JANUARY 15: Juventus new signing Kolo Muani arrives at Turin Airport on January 15, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Diego Puletto - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) 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, Sky informs. The 26-year-old leaves the French capital temporarily 18 months after a €95M transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt. He couldn’t replicate the success he had in the Bundesliga in his home country, notching 11 goals and 7 assists in 54 appearances. He had bloomed at Nantes before heading to Germany, where he hit the net ...

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