Lyon left-back Nicolas Tagliafico turns into the newest title to be linked with Juventus who want to bolster their defensive ranks in January.
The Bianconeri have sustained two main blows on the again. Gleison Bremer tore his ACL in the course of the Champions League conflict in opposition to RB Leipzig in early October. Final week, Juan Cabal suffered the identical destiny whereas on worldwide responsibility with Colombia.
So with their protection being ravaged by two long-term accidents, the Serie A giants haven’t any different choice however to resort to the maker in January. The membership shall be seeking to signal at the least one new defender.
In current weeks, Juventus have been linked with a bunch of names, between centre-backs and left-backs.
This morning, Il Corriere dello Sport (through IlBianconero) revealed the identification of a brand new candidate. The Roman newspaper claims that Tagliafico has provided himself to Juventus.
The 32-year-old primarily performs at left-back, however he may fill in a central position on the coronary heart of the backline.
The veteran is a part of the golden Argentina group led by Leo Messi who went on to win the World Cup and two Copa America over the previous few years.
Tagliafico began his profession with Banfield after which had experiences at Independiente earlier than gaining fame in Europe throughout his time at Ajax.
The total-back has been plying his commerce at Olympique Lyonnais for the reason that summer season of 2022. Nevertheless, the French membership’s monetary disaster will immediate a January exodus, in any other case, they danger being relegated to Ligue 2.
Subsequently, the world champion might be one of many names set to depart in the midst of the season, particularly since his contract will expire in June, so Lyon would favor to money in on him as a substitute of shedding him at no cost six months later.
The supply provides that Tagliafico holds an Italian passport, therefore, he gained’t occupy a non-EU spot.