The pupil
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Thiago Motta bid farewell to Bologna on Thursday and yesterday led the rossoblù for the last time. Over the weekend he will join his father and brother in Barcelona and then join his family in Portugal: then every day will be good to meet Juve. Giuntoli, waiting to sit around a table with the Italian-Brazilian technician, is carrying on with the work. The programs are shared and quite clear: expand, refresh and strengthen all departments a little. Starting from the attack, where the hottest name remains that of Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutchman from Bologna is a favorite of Thiago Motta and the feeling between the two can make the difference in the race against Arsenal and Milan. The price is set by the clause: 40 million. After the sowing of these months, the bianconeri will try to put the arrow. At Continassa, however, before sinking for the number 9 of the Emilians they would like to collect something from the sales or free up some forward positions: from Moise Kean (expires 2025) to Arek Milik. Above all because among the priorities there is also that of raising the quality of the midfield and the dream remains the expensive Koopmeiners, Atalanta’s all-rounder who is also in Liverpool’s sights.
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The reservation
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May is time for renewals (ready in or out with Rabiot) and set deals, not yet checkered flags. Especially in roles that are “covered” on paper. At the moment the Bianconeri have three goalkeepers: Szczesny, Perin and Pinsoglio. The Pole and the former Genoa player both have their contracts expiring in a year (2025). In the event of an early separation from one of the two, Continassa have already identified the heir some time ago: Michele Di Gregorio of Monza. Contacts between the clubs have started – there is talk of an operation of around 15 million with bonuses and today’s match will be the opportunity for a new update between the parties – but the green light will only come after the possible exit of one between Szczesny and Perin. If he said goodbye to the former Roma player, one of the highest paid players in the squad, the Bianconeri would make another cut in their salaries. But the impression is that Szczesny wants to stay at Juve until his contract expires. Easier – not obvious – is that Perin decides to change scenery to start. Di Gregorio waits confidently.
