So far, Juventus managed to get two new players. Paul Pogba from Manchester United (MU) and Angel Di Maria from Paris Saint Germain (PSG). Interestingly, both players came as players on a free transfer. The reputation of both cannot be doubted, even though Pogba seems to have been rejected by Manchester United, and Angel De Maria is facing the end of his career as a footballer.
Pogba appears less consistent at Manchester United. No doubt, MU is reluctant to extend his contract. However, he has a very positive track record while still in the Bianconeri shirt before joining MU. Even Pogba’s career improved greatly when he was in Juventus ‘uniform.
During his three seasons at Juventus, Pogba made 177 appearances. In those three seasons, Pogba managed to become one of the actors who helped Juve win 9 titles, including 4 Scudetto. Thanks to his slick performance with Juve, MU called his academy boy home. Meanwhile, Angel Di Maria left PSG because he felt his time at PSG was over. His presence can add to the creativity of MU’s front lines.
This left-footed player is a creative winger, good at creating chances, and also able to score goals. Di Maria is actually a strong target for Barca. However, negotiations with Barca became stuck because Di Maria judged that he did not agree with the offer made by Barca.
The presence of these two players can strengthen Juventus next season. Even Juventus, whose path had stumbled last season, was ready to return to being a serious challenger to win the Italian League and Coppa Italia Serie A trophies. In the last two seasons, Juventus ‘performance has not been so stable. The Milan duo has been able to dominate the domestic level in the last two seasons.
Juve’s journey gradually recovered when Max Allegri bought new players on transfers in the middle of the season. Striker D. Vlahovic and attacking midfielder D. Zakaria fueled Juve’s form. Juve, who had been knocked out of the top 6, was able to end the competition in 4th place.
Juventus ‘opportunity to win again cannot be separated from the Max Allegri factor. Allegri, who was called back to Juventus to replace Andrea Pirlo, is seen as the right person to return Juventus’ performance on the right track. It is not easy for Allegri to realize that mission. Apart from the condition of the squad within the club which is rather lopsided, rivals in the Italian League Serie A such as Inter Milan and AC Milan have made quite a massive improvement to the squad.
Thus, Juventus are not only facing challenges from within their own club, but also from other teams in the Italian League. However, improvements always start from within, where Allegri began exploring various names to become part of the Juventus squad. Two new players transferred in the middle of the season are proof of Allegri’s seriousness to restore Juventus’ quality. Then, after the 2021/22 competitive season ended, Allegri was able to attract Pogba and De Maria to his squad for next season.
It’s not impossible, Juventus are still bringing in new players. Moreover a name like Matthijs de Ligt is targeted by some of the big clubs in Europe. Offers from big clubs could tempt de Ligt to move. Hence, Juventus could have recruited a reliable defender to close the hole left behind. What’s more, Giorgio Chiellini decided to terminate his contract with Juventus. Therefore, it is not an option for Juventus to find a reliable defender on the front lines.
Juve’s reforms are very profitable for the competition. Of course, this is also balanced by other clubs such as AC Milan, Inter Milan, AS Roma, and other clubs. The climate of competition is increasing. The composition of the squad owned by Juve can improve team performance and support Juventus to challenge the strengths of Inter and AC Milan.
Inter and AC Milan are likely to be the strongest rivals in the Italian League next season. Not much has changed for either team. The system works exactly the same as last season. AS Roma, coached by Jose Mourinho, can add to the map of competition in the Italian League. His one year experience in Italy can be a provision for the coach who is nicknamed the Special One to make AS Roma a strong competitor in the Italian League.
With the strength they have, Juventus can give color to the competition map in the Italian Serie A League. This competition increases the prestige of Serie A in the eyes of football lovers.
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