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With the curtain on 2024 about to kick off, Serie A giants Juventus' recruitment work is also on the official track.
According to Italy** reports, after a two-week tug-of-war with Bologna, Juventus has basically confirmed the signing of 17-year-old talent Azic, the Montenegrin star who plays for Podgorica has attracted the attention of many European clubs this season, in order to stand out from the competition, Juventus director Giuntoli increased the transfer fee from the original 3 million euros to 5 million euros, before Ajic was successfully pocketed.
However, considering that Ajic is too young to become an instant force even if he lands in Serie A, the best way is to keep him in Podgorica for half a season, and then be sent by Allegri to the "Juventus Next Generation" leveling, like Yildiz, Illing and Juysen, starting from the grassroots level, and striving to one day be promoted to the first team through hard work.
Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, and perhaps in the near future, Ajic can really become a hero like his idol De Bruyne
Of course, having the star of hope Ajic is not enough, and in the transfer market, Allegri's biggest target is still the likes of Koopmeiners and Hojbjerg.
Judging from the latest developments, the cooperation between Koopmeiners and Juventus is only the issue of transfer fees unresolved, and the psychological price of Atalanta management stays at 40 million euros, which is a bit difficult for Juventus director Giuntoli, if he insists on bringing in Koopmeiners, it means that Juve will have to send away the youngster Illing or other players in the winter window, and even Sule, who is currently performing well in Frosinone, may become a victim of the Koopmeiners trade.
Compared to Koopmeiners, it seems to be more difficult to ask for a loan from Hojbjerg, because the sudden arrival of Napoli has forced Juve, who were originally leading the negotiations, to re-examine the value of Hojbjerg, Giudtoli and Allegri must make a decision as soon as possible, in Juve's midfield recruitment plan, whether the best choice is Koopmeiners or Hojbjerg
Interestingly, Udinese star Samardzic, who was once very close to Juventus, is also currently negotiating with Napoli, and in the passive situation of losing Zielinski at any time, Napoli needs a trustworthy player to take over the banner of Zielinski, and Samardzic and Hojbjerg are both targets of Napoli owner De Laurentiis, and some Italians believe that if Samardzic successfully joins Napoli, then Hojbjerg's loan to Juventus will be further enhanced.
While Juventus fans are waiting for Koopmeiners and Hojbjerg, an old Juventus veteran has volunteered on the Internet to return to Juventus, even if it is a salary cut.
That's right, he is former Juventus star Bernardeschi, who has made 47 appearances for Toronto FC since joining the major leagues in 2022, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists.
After witnessing Bernardeschi's overtures, many Juventus management, including Allegri, welcomed Bernardeschi's possible return, believing that even if the state of "Purple Bebe" can no longer return to the top, it will provide more help to Juve's attack and defense with its panacea.
It is said that the years make people old, I really don't know how much gas is left in the tank of Bernardeschi, who has been mixed around in the big leagues?