Changes at Juventus
The departure of Massimiliano Allegri from Juventus has generated a great impact in Turin. The transalpine club are undergoing a significant transformation, going through a transitional phase after dominating Serie A for years and reaching two Champions League finals in a short space of time. At present, the club is struggling to ensure its presence in European competitions.
New strategies
The sports management, led by Cristiano Giuntoli, is determined to make significant changes to reverse this situation. Allegri’s dismissal was the first step in a series of planned moves. While Zinedine Zidane was a top choice, the club have opted for Thiago Motta as their new manager, with the intention of restructuring the squad and focusing on bringing in new talent, such as Mikel Oyarzabal.
The situation of Federico Chiesa
The relationship between Federico Chiesa and Juventus has deteriorated considerably. The Italian footballer could be one of the confirmed casualties this summer, along with other players such as Dušan Vlahović or Adrien Rabiot. This has prompted Juventus to seek a deep overhaul to compete for the Serie A title and improve their performance in the Champions League.
Interest in Mikel Oyarzabal
Thiago Motta has expressed a strong interest in Mikel Oyarzabal as a possible replacement for Chiesa. Juventus are preparing an offer to attract the player, which would test the determination of Real Sociedad and their coach, Imanol Alguacil.
The position of the Royal Society
Despite the interest of Juventus, Real Sociedad has made it clear that it has no intention of selling Mikel Oyarzabal. With a contract running until 2028 and a €75 million buyout clause, the Basque club are determined to keep hold of their captain and star player. On the other hand, Oyarzabal has also expressed his desire to remain loyal to Real Sociedad and continue to defend the club’s shirt until the end of his career.