Edon Zhegrova was undoubtedly the standout performer in a challenging match for Lille, managing to secure a crucial draw at home against Juventus in the new Champions League. The Kosovo-born, German-raised winger, dominated the right flank for Les Dogues, causing havoc for Juventus defenders Juan Cabal and Andrea Cambiaso throughout the 90 minutes.
Zhegrova’s brilliance was on full display when he provided a spectacular assist from midfield for Jonathan David’s opening goal, taking advantage of a Kalulu error. His exceptional performance has reignited transfer speculation surrounding the player for both the upcoming January window and beyond.
Calciomercato report how Juventus came close to securing Zhegrova’s services this past summer. Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, who had been tracking the player since his time at Napoli, had placed Zhegrova at the top of his wish list for wide reinforcements. Despite seemingly favorable relations with Lille, the French club’s high asking price forced Giuntoli to pursue alternatives in Nico Gonzalez and Francisco Conceição.
Now, Giuntoli risks losing the inside track he had established for the former Basel player. Several top clubs have entered the race for Zhegrova’s signature, including Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, and Roma. However, Atalanta have emerged as a strong contender, eyeing Zhegrova as a potential replacement for Ademola Lookman, who is attracting interest from Real Madrid and PSG.
While a January move seems unlikely due to Zhegrova’s contract running until June 2026, next summer could present an opportunity for interested clubs to negotiate a lower fee as he enters the final year of his deal. In the meantime, Zhegrova continues to impress, having already notched 7 goals and 2 assists in 16 appearances across the Champions League and Ligue 1 this season, further enhancing his reputation on the global stage.
