Juventus continue their strategy of excluding surplus players from their squad, as Filip Kostic remained absent from the lineup for the friendly against Atletico Madrid. Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli aims to sell the Serbian winger, who has one year left on his contract.
Calciomercato report how Kostic’s agent, Alessandro Lucci, has been actively seeking the best possible move for his client. Despite Kostic’s strong bond with his Juventus teammates and his belief in his ability to contribute significantly, the decision to sell him was made for financial and market reasons, with the approval of coach Thiago Motta. Juventus has set an asking price of approximately 8 million euros for Kostic.
The situation is pressing as the new season approaches, and there have been inquiries from Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, although these have not progressed beyond initial interest. A potential move to the Premier League is also on the table, with Crystal Palace showing interest. Their coach, Oliver Glasner, previously worked with Kostic at Eintracht Frankfurt, where Kostic was recognized as the Bundesliga’s top assist provider. Initial contacts have been made, and discussions are ongoing to determine if a formal negotiation can begin.
