With the exception of Randal Kolo Muani last season, successes are not commonplace for former Ligue 1 attackers today at Juventus. Last summer, Edon Zhegrova, Jonathan David and Loïs Openda all joined the Italian club, but none have yet been able to establish themselves as an obvious choice. The first makes a series of entries, the second finally begins to wash away his clumsiness, while the last becomes the laughing stock of the Italian press.
His lackluster performance against Monaco (0-0) this week did not alleviate the criticism about him, while the Belgian has only scored 2 goals in 25 games this season. It is no coincidence that there are numerous rumors about the possible arrival of a number 9 this winter in Piedmont. Jean-Philippe Mateta, Youssef En-Nesyri, Randal Kolo Muani and Evann Guessand have all been mentioned to join the club in recent days.
Juventus will have to drop €43 million for the Belgian
Concerning Loïs Openda, the Italian press is already wondering about her future. Tuttosport indicates that the Turin management is today at an impasse with its player, for whom it will have to spend €43 million at the end of the season (the price of the purchase obligation included in his loan from Leipzig this summer). Given the performances of the ex-Lensois currently, suffice to say that not many people will put this price on the table if Juve wishes to resell him immediately.
With this in mind, it is very likely that the Bianconeri will resign themselves to keeping the Belgian for an additional season, more out of constraint than desire. The hopes of Turin leaders today? Loan the player next season in the hope that he bounces back, which would also allow the club to look better financially. The other option, less likely, would be to see him return to his best level in the Juventus jersey. But let’s say it’s more of a concept than a reality at the moment.
