Juventus are maintaining a confident outlook despite their surprising 3-0 defeat in their first pre-season match against Nuremberg. The club remains focused on their transfer targets, with manager Thiago Motta expressing his belief in building a competitive squad.
Motta stated, “We need to improve quickly. I’m certain we will construct a competitive team; I have no doubts about that.” The club is working on securing three new signings, one for each area of the pitch, with the possibility of more if they successfully offload their surplus players.
Corriere dello Sport report how the primary target for Juventus remains Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta. Direct contact between the clubs has resumed, reigniting negotiations after initial resistance from Atalanta. Juventus, bolstered by the sales of Soulé and Huijsen, now has around €50 million to push for the deal. Koopmeiners has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract with Juventus until 2029, worth €4.5 million per season. The clubs are now negotiating the transfer fee, with Juventus potentially offering up to €47-48 million including bonuses, against Atalanta’s €60 million valuation.
Meanwhile, the pursuit of Jean-Clair Todibo is progressing well. The French defender is keen on joining Juventus, rejecting interest from West Ham. Negotiations with Nice are ongoing, focusing on the structure of the deal. Juventus is proposing a loan with an obligation to buy, while Nice prefers an outright sale. The total investment is expected to be around €35 million. Todibo’s agent is reportedly traveling to Italy to help finalize the details, with the player already agreeing to a five-year contract worth €2-2.5 million per season.
In a telling sign of the deal’s progress, Todibo was not included in Nice’s squad for their recent friendly match against Rizespor, officially due to a physical issue.
