A new era begins in Turin. After several seasons where Juventini have underperformed a little, the objective of the leaders is clear: to dominate, as not so long ago, Serie A. With a big season in Bologna under the belt, Thiago Motta arrives so in Piedmont with great ambitions. But management knows that it will also be necessary to strengthen the squad quite significantly so that the former PSG player can put the club back at the top.
In recent days, there has been talk of Douglas Luiz. The Brazilian midfielder from Aston Villa would thus be very close to the Old Lady. The player has already reached an agreement with the Turinese, who should send 20 million euros + Samuel Iling-Junior and Weston McKennie in exchange. A hell of an operation which should be concluded in the days to come.
Motta is seduced
And obviously, Motta wants to give a Brazilian touch to his squad as reported by Corriere dello Sport. Wendell, left back of FC Porto, is also coveted by the former midfielder, as is… Luis Henrique, the winger of Olympique de Marseille. The media indicates that he is considered a rough diamond by the coach, and that the fact that he is ambidextrous pleases Turin a lot.
According to information from the Italian media, Olympique de Marseille could settle for 15 million euros for the player, who returned from loan from Botafogo last winter and who scored one goal in 15 Ligue 1 matches (8 as a starter) since his return. The Phocaeans need to sell, and Luis Henrique is anything but an essential player, even if Roberto de Zerbi, future Olympian coach, will perhaps have his say…
