Juve does not release Dybala

Andrea Pirlo's Juventus is taking shape. In a month the new season will begin and Vecchia Signora cannot waste time: it needs to renew its squad, rejuvenate it, sell and sign. It will not be easy. Two days ago The new coach met for six hours with the sports director Fabio Paratici, analyzing the situation and possible exits. After Matuidi said goodbye, who left as a free agent, the Turin men could get rid of Douglas Costa, Bernardeschi, Rugani, Perin, De Sciglio … The crisis caused by COVID-19 requires making cash and will touch some sacrifice. In this sense, there is also talk of Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala.

The ex-Madridista's environment already denied to AS the rumors that placed him in search of a new club, reiterating his intention to continue his journey with Vecchia Signora. The Argentine situation is very similar. As this newspaper learned, Juventus has already confirmed to people close to Dybala that he is not on the list of departures, and his surprise at this news. The forward was essential in the very complicated course with Sarri, signing 17 goals and 14 assists in 46 games. And, his absence during the decisive clash with Lyon took its toll. The footballer also showed his commitment to the entity against the French at the meeting, jumping onto the field despite the pain in his thigh.

Dybala will start his sixth season as juventino and he does not think of changing of scene in such a complicated market. What's more: the forward has just bought a new house in Turin, where he will live with his girlfriend, Oriana Sabatini. His continuity at Juve will force the club to renew his contract, which expires in 2022. The managers began the negotiation, which is currently stopped: except for surprises, it will resume in October, once the market is closed. Juventus will have to change a lot, but it is clear that it would be a serious mistake to give up one of its best men. A mistake he could make a year ago, when he was very close to going to Manchester United. The operation was made impossible by will of the player, who did not want to move. Without his goals and his assists, who knows how this championship would have gone, the bianconeri ended up winning only by one point …