Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli spoke ahead of the team’s match against Monza, addressing the club’s upcoming transfer strategies and potential player movements. With the January transfer window approaching, Giuntoli confirmed that the club is keenly interested in bolstering their defensive options, specifically mentioning Feyenoord defender David Hancko.
“Hancko? He’s a good player, and we have been following him for some time, but he’s not the only one on our radar. We definitely need to make some moves in defense. We will see when the cards are on the table,” Giuntoli stated.
He acknowledged that the current squad is incomplete, saying, “When we envisioned the team from scratch, we tried to include as many pieces as possible that we had in mind. The team will become complete in the upcoming transfer windows.”
Giuntoli also reflected on missed opportunities regarding Teun Koopmeiners, noting, “There was a chance to bring in a high-level player like Koop who can play as a midfielder or advanced playmaker. He hasn’t done much yet? He would have scored four goals, two of which were disallowed, and he has assisted his teammates. We know he will have an important upward trajectory.”
Regarding potential departures, Giuntoli commented on Nicolò Fagioli and Douglas Luiz. “Our main goal is to address the two long-term absences we’ve had. Honestly, we would prefer to keep things as they are, but it will be the market that tells us how things will unfold.”
On the subject of striker Arkadiusz Milik’s recovery, he added, “Milik is doing very well; he started training on the field and should be back with the team in one or two weeks.”
