Juventus isn't experiencing its best moment since Thiago Motta landed on the bench of the Italian club. The 'vecchia signora' is increasingly far from the top of Serie A and, to make matters worse, was eliminated from the Champions League by PSV Eindhoven. Thus, the situation at the Italian giant is very tense and important decisions may come sooner rather than later.
However, for now, the focus is on turning the page as soon as possible and continuing to think about how to strengthen Juve's sports project. The continuity of Thiago Motta as the coach of the Italian club is uncertain, but what hasn't changed is Juventus's interest in a Barça star. After the situation has become even more complicated, there is no doubt in the upper echelons of the Turin team: they will go after him at all costs.
They Don't Forget This Star
According to the latest information circulating around Barça, Juventus doesn't forget Ronald Araújo, whom they already tried to recruit in the last transfer market. In fact, there was an almost closed agreement with the player in January, but in the end, that operation wasn't successful. Barça was certainly willing to sell him for a figure close to 60 million euros, but a renewal with the Catalan club completely changed the plans.
Íñigo Martínez's injury in the Spanish Super Cup gave Ronald Araújo the opportunity to prove his worth, and he didn't disappoint. Subsequently, he signed a new contract with Barça valid until 2031, so the constant rumors of his departure from Camp Nou came to an end. However, Juventus won't give up so easily and will continue pushing to acquire the Uruguayan center-back.
A Key Signing
Everything seems to indicate that Thiago Motta is the main supporter of Ronald Araújo in Juventus's offices. The Italian coach is clear that he won't stop until the Uruguayan is a candidate to leave Barça and has already prepared a tempting proposal to convince the club. With the possible incorporation of Jonathan Tah to Barça, Juve will take advantage of any situation to get closer to their goal.
Additionally, the Italian team also wants to acquire the services of Fermín López. The Barça midfielder has proven to be one of the most promising players from the academy. But he isn't having the continuity that was expected and this could lead to considering his departure.
Certainly, Barça has raised its demands regarding the future of the Uruguayan center-back and won't accept less than 80 million. However, Juve plans to include a player in the operation and that would be Douglas Luiz. Despite recently arriving at the Italian team as a star reinforcement, he hasn't fully entered the plans and they are very willing to let him go.