Juventus is already preparing its summer revolution and Igor Tudor, who arrived last January, plans to print her paw. To solidify his rear guard, the Croatian technician does not look far: he turns to a championship and a club he knows perfectly. According to information from the Gazzetta dello Sport, the old lady's coach made a executive in Olympique de Marseille his priority target. A player he had under his orders, which he holds in very high esteem and whom he considers the cornerstone ideal for his future defense. The offensive is launched.
Tudor's trusted man in the viewfinder
This trusted man is none other than Leonardo Balerdi. The Argentinian defender, captain of OM, left an indelible impression at Igor Tudor during their common season on the Canebière. The Croatian coach, who has already validated the arrival of Kalulu and is waiting to know the fate of Bremer, would push internally to bring the one he considers a reliable and talented leader. An interest that is not new for Argentinian, a time courted by AS Rome, but the prospect of joining Juventus, to compete in the Champions League and the new world club, is much more attractive.
A deal that could arrange everyone?
If OM had in the past opposed to a departure from its defensive rock, the situation has changed. The Marseille club, in search of liquidity, can no longer afford to ignore substantial offers. A proposal up to 30 million euros or more would now be sufficient to convince the Marseille management to let his captain spin. For his part, Balerdi, after several years in Marseille, would certainly see this qualitative jump in his career. A transfer which therefore seems to check all the boxes for the three parts.
Tudor targets Balerdi to strengthen Juventus
A major loss for OM, but already anticipated?
A departure from Balerdi would undoubtedly be a huge sporting loss for OM. With 164 games played since 2020, he is one of the most used and regular players in the workforce. However, the club would not be caught off guard. Marseillais leaders work behind the scenes and would be on a very good track to complete the arrival of his designated replacement: Facundo Medina, the Argentinian defender of RC Lens. A way to anticipate to better take the shock of a departure that has become almost inevitable.
A transfer conditioned in the future of Tudor?
This file is however linked to a final parameter: the future of Igor Tudor himself. Although the trend is what he continues on the Banc de la Juve next season, his destiny could be sealed by the team's journey during the Club World Cup. Confirmation of its maintenance is a sine qua non condition for the progress of negotiations for Balerdi. One thing is certain, the soap of summer between Turin and Marseille is launched, and it promises to be exciting.
