Juventus appear to be on the brink of securing a significant transfer market coup. The Turin giants are reportedly very close to signing Alberto Costa, the 21-year-old Portuguese right-back currently playing for Vitória Guimarães. This development comes after days of intense interest from Sporting Lisbon, who were also keen on acquiring the young defender’s services.
Ilbianconero report that the initial contacts between the Italian and Portuguese clubs were established in the past few hours, with news emerging of an imminent official offer from Juventus. This season, Costa has made 20 appearances across all competitions, totaling 1,410 minutes of play, and has contributed one goal and three assists.
If the deal goes through, Costa would become Juventus’ first winter acquisition. The Bianconeri are in dire need of reinforcing both their defence and attack, making this potential signing a crucial move for the club. According to gathered information, the transfer is expected to be completed for a fee close to 11-12 million euros.
This swift action by Juventus demonstrates their determination to strengthen their squad mid-season. With Costa’s impressive performances for Vitória Guimarães catching the eye of several top clubs, Juventus’ quick move could prove to be a shrewd piece of business.
