Juventus Cool on Jadon Sancho Links as Comolli Backs Current Wingers
Juventus have downplayed rumors linking them to Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho, with general director Damien Comolli expressing strong confidence in the club’s existing wide players: Kenan Yildiz, Francisco Conceição, and Nico Gonzalez.
WHAT WAS SAID?
When asked about potential moves for Sancho, Comolli said, “We have two of the best wingers in the world like Yildiz and Conceição, plus Nico who’s an excellent player. If someone leaves, we will be ready on the market.” This statement suggests Juventus are not prioritizing a move for Sancho at this moment. The club’s three main wingers—Yildiz, Conceição, and Nico Gonzalez—currently lead the pecking order on the flanks, with Gonzalez trailing his teammates in overall impact after an underwhelming debut season in Turin.
JUVENTUS’ CURRENT SQUAD AND SEASON SO FAR
Last season, Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceição emerged as key performers for Juventus in Serie A, both contributing crucial goals and assists as the team finished fourth, securing a Champions League spot . Nico Gonzalez was signed from Fiorentina but has struggled to replicate his previous form and is reportedly considering offers from other Serie A clubs such as Inter Milan and Atalanta. Juventus will start the new season aiming to close the gap to leaders Inter, and face their opening Serie A match next week against Udinese. Inter, the current champions, finished eight points above Juve, while Roma and Atalanta both trail close behind.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
If any of Juventus’ main wingers depart in this transfer window, the club has stated it will be ready to enter the market—potentially reopening Sancho discussions, as Sancho is considering a move to Juventus and is willing to take a pay cut. For now, Juventus prefer to trust their young stars and focus on internal stability as they prepare for a demanding campaign both domestically and in Europe. Their immediate focus is on preseason preparations and ensuring the squad is set for a tough league opener, with player roles and transfer policy still open for change depending on departures.
