Published: March 21, 2022 10:37 pm
Latest updates: March 21, 2022 10:46 pm
Juventus CEO Maurizio Arrivabene has confirmed Paulo Dybala is close to leaving the club, providing an insight into the two sides’ decision to go their separate ways.
The breaking news surrounding the future of Argentina international Dybala was of course first revealed earlier this afternoon.
After a meeting between the powerful at the Juventus stadium and the player’s representatives who struck the club’s longtime star, it was concluded that the best path would be on Dybala’s terms in Turin is not renewed. .
The 28-year-old could therefore leave as a free agent at the end of the 2021/22 campaign.
TURIN, Italy – September 26: Paulo Dybala of Juventus leaves the field suffering from injury during the Serie A match between Juventus and UC Sampdoria on September 26, 2021 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop / Getty Images)
So, what exactly happened?
Well, speaking to the media on Monday night, in a round of quotes gathered by TuttoMercatoWeb, the aforementioned Maurizio Arrivabene provided an insight into exactly that:
“The most important change is that Juventus did not renew the contract of Paulo Dybala,” the Juve chief began. “With the market, I repeat, the approach is sincere.”
From here, Arrivabene looks to add Dusan Vlahovic in January as central to the club’s decision regarding Dybala, with ‘physical and financial considerations’ also taken into account:
“With the acquisitions made in January, and the arrival of Vlahovic, Paulo’s position is no longer central to the project. That is why this type of decision is preferred.
“The parameters are different, I’ve talked about it, no one has questioned Paul’s abilities. There are considerations of appearance, length, and financial considerations.
“We made our choice in January, we came here. It should have been easy for Juventus to bid low, but that would be disrespectful to Paulo. The decision is made. Today’s meeting was friendly, clear and respectful.”
Maurizio Arrivabene has confirmed Juventus’ decision to part ways with Paulo Dybala after his contract expires at the end of this season. https://t.co/BPKD1IyREY #Arrivabene #Dybala # Juventus #Serie A #Calcio
– footballitalia (@footballitalia) March 21, 2022
‘Perfect fit’
So what’s next for Juventus’ No. 1?
Entire clubs are expected to express a keen interest in Dybala ahead of the summer transfer window, with the prospect of finding a proven talent at the highest level without a transfer fee. Attached is definitely an attraction.
Meanwhile, such a club has been considered as a potential destination, and a strong candidate for La Liga is Barcelona.
In turn, it seems like an opportune moment to highlight previous comments on the part of current Blaugrana coach Xavi Hernandez about Dybala’s talent.
ELCHE, SPAIN – MARCH 6: Xavi Hernandez appears during the LaLiga Santander match between Elche CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on March 6, 2022 in Elche, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde / Getty Images)
Speaking in an interview with Marca back in 2017, Xavi wasn’t afraid to express his admiration for the Argentina international, ensuring that, at the time, he was more than ‘ready to play for Barcelona’:
“Dybala would be a perfect fit at Barcelona if you look at the other players there.
“He has a lot of talent and is capable of playing for any big team. He is a natural person who plays at a high level and is still young. He is ready to play for Barcelona.
“He’s making the difference in Italy and it’s not easy to do that when you play at a team like Juventus.”
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