Tag: JUVENTUS
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Transfer: Man Utd agrees Lukaku-Dybala swap deal
Manchester United and Juventus have agreed a swap deal in principle involving Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku, according to Sky Italia. It is understood the deal now needs an agreement between United and Dybala for it to be completed. Mariano Dybala, agent to the Juventus forward, was in London on Tuesday to discuss the terms…
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Cristiano Ronaldo eyes Madrid return
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said he “hopes to return to Madrid soon” as he received the Marca Leyenda award. The Portuguese superstar spent a decade at Real Madrid, where he won four of his five Ballons d’Or and four Champions Leagues, as well as two La Liga crowns and two Copa del Rey titles,…
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Kane hits 93rd minute wonder-goal as Spurs sink Juventus
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane scored what he called “one of the best goals” of his career to beat Italian champions Juventus 3-2 in an enthralling International Champions Cup contest in Singapore on Sunday. Kane capitalised after team mate Lucas Moura nicked the ball deep into injury time. The striker thumps his effort from the…
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De Ligt reveals why he joined Juventus
Defender Matthijs de Ligt says manager Maurizio Sarri is one of the main reasons he joined Juventus. The 19-year-old centre-back had been linked with a number of Europe’s top clubs but completed a £67.5m move to the Italian champions on Thursday. Former Chelsea boss Sarri was unpopular with some supporters at Stamford Bridge and left…
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Serie A: I could not turn down Juventus – Ramsey
Aaron Ramsey has admitted he turned down other offers in favour of a move to Juventus, and says he could not refuse a move to the Italian giants. Ramsey agreed to sign for Juventus on a free transfer in February and moved to the Serie A side once his Arsenal contract expired last month. He…
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Roma reshape, signing Diawara from Napoli, Spinazzola from Juve
AS Roma have signed midfielder Amadou Diawara from Napoli for 21 million euros (£19 million) and confirmed that Greek international defender Kostas Manolas has moved in the opposite direction to Napoli for 36 million euros. The Romans, who last month appointed Paulo Fonseca as their coach, have also done two deals with Juventus, signing defender…
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Transfer: Adrien Rabiot agrees Juventus move
Juventus are set to complete the signing of Adrien Rabiot after agreeing personal terms with the midfielder, according to Sky in Italy. The 24-year-old will join on a free transfer when his Paris Saint-Germain contract runs out on June 30 and is expected to sign a four-year deal at the Allianz Stadium. Juventus sporting director…
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I smoke 60 cigarettes a day, says Maurizio Sarri
New Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has confessed to smoking 60 cigarettes a day. The 60-year-old former banker is not only well known for his playing style but also his smoking habits. He averages around four packets of cigarettes a day and he’s admitted it’s getting out of control. “I smoke 60 a day, which is…
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Why I’m joining Juventus – De Ligt
Ajax defender, Matthijs de Ligt has revealed why he had chosen Juventus ahead of other clubs. De Ligt said that as a boy, he dreamed of being with Cristiano Ronaldo and he even owned a United shirt with the Portuguese star’s name on the back. Ronaldo, after Portugal’s win over Netherlands, had told De Ligt…
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Sarri says his Juventus appointment “the crowning achievement’’
Maurizio Sarri on Thursday said his being appointed Juventus’ new head coach was the “crowning achievement” of his long career. He said it was a good development for him to return to Italy following a year in the English Premier League (EPL) with Chelsea. The Serie A champions appointed Sarri on a three-year contract earlier…