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Juventus have reportedly submitted a proposal for younger Dinamo Zagreb central defender Leon Jakirovic simply hours following his Champions League debut.
The 17-year-old has been plying his commerce with the membership’s U19 facet this season however sometimes trains with the seniors. Whereas he’s been an everyday function within the UEFA Youth League, he took the sphere in Europe’s elite membership competitors on Wednesday evening, making a quick cameo in his membership’s stunning 2-1 victory over Milan.
In response to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Juventus have determined to behave swiftly and decisively on this entrance, tabling a proper provide price 1 million euros.
Juventus have despatched a proper bid to Dinamo Zagreb for 17-year-old centre-back Leon Jakirović,” posted the well-known switch market insider on his official X account.
“I Perceive the proposal was price €1.5m payment. The Croatian expertise made his Champions League debut yesterday and Juve are amongst a number of European high golf equipment making an attempt to signal him.”
The Pozega native is a left-footed participant who can function both as a central defender or a left-back. This season, he has been largely enjoying on the coronary heart of the backline, both for Dinamo Zagreb’s second crew, or Croatia U17.
The teenager’s contract with the Croatian giants is simply legitimate till June 2026, so the membership would battle to take care of a powerful grip on his future, particularly with Juventus and presumably different high European sides knocking on the door.
If the Bianconeri have been to achieve the race, it could be fascinating to see what plans would they’ve in retailer for {the teenager}.
Attributable to his tender and restricted expertise on the senior stage, he’s unlikely to be thrust into Thiago Motta’s first crew, regardless of the squad’s dire want for defensive reinforcement.
Jakirovic can be extra more likely to be a part of the membership’s Primavera ranks (U20), or doubtlessly the Juventus Subsequent Gen who would provide him the possibility to play in opposition to professionals in Italy’s third tier.
