TURIN – The bad news is approaching Juventus. They are threatened with appearing without the main striker in the first week of the Italian League 2020-2021, 19 September. Therefore, the Old Lady is exploring the possibility of recruiting Olivier Giroud from Chelsea.
As is known, Juventus just released Gonzalo Higuain for free. Contract The pipita remaining until 30 June 2021, cut off after the two sides reached an agreement. The Argentine striker has even reached a personal agreement with the United States League club (US), Inter Miami.
Gonzalo Higuain’s departure left new problems for Juventus. They still have not found a suitable replacement for the striker position. Luis Suarez, who was targeted, had not yet joined. One of the hindering factors is the nationality of the player.
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The gunman still holds a Uruguayan passport. According to the rules in the Italian League, a club can only recruit three non-European Union (EU) players. This share was used up after Juventus brought in Weston McKennie, who is an American, from Schalke 04.
If Luis Suarez fails to land, Juventus will certainly be threatened without a pure striker when the 2020-2021 Italian League begins. Because of this, they started looking for alternatives. One of the targets is Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud.
The French national is likely to find it difficult to compete for a place in Chelsea’s attack. Because, The Blue has hooked Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, and still has a young striker Tammy Abraham.
Olivier Giroud’s age is no longer young, namely 33 years. However, he is still quite sharp at goalmouth. The former Arsenal striker scored a total of 10 goals in 25 matches in all competitions last season.
One advantage for Juventus, Olivier Giroud did not hesitate to be involved in build-up play. He also often helps the defense by disturbing the opposing defender who is holding the ball. Not to mention, his air dueling abilities were quite reliable.
Chelsea is said to have asked for 5 million euros in cash (equivalent to Rp87, 9 billion) for Olivier Giroud. This price is relatively cheap for a striker with high flying hours. If you fail to recruit Giroud, then Juventus will likely rely on Moise Kean who returns from his loan spell at Everton.
Juventus’ intention to recruit Luis Suarez has not vanished. The 33-year-old player can still get an Italian passport thanks to the lineage of his wife, Sofia Balbi. However, the new Italian test will be held next week so they are threatened without a striker.
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