Giuntoli on how Juventus satisfied Motta, Calafiori ‘remorse’ and Chiesa ‘readability’

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli says the Bianconeri matched Thiago Motta’s concepts, however their plan B was a ‘overseas coach’, whereas Riccardo Calafiori becoming a member of Arsenal is a ‘remorse’ for the entire Italian soccer.

Giuntoli launched an interview with Il Corriere della Sera, speaking in regards to the Bianconeri’s summer time switch window and their ends in the season’s first video games.

“All we needed to do was regulate the books and have a five-year perspective,” he said.

“For instance, prior to now, you might signal a participant who earned €13m gross. Now, we have now one for whom we paid €10m however earns 5 instances much less, so between wage and amortisation, you save over €30m. There’s no technique. We needed to decrease the wage invoice and the typical age, and we did so.”

Juventus have collected 9 factors within the opening 5 video games of the season and received 3-1 on their Champions League debut in opposition to PSV final week.

“Juventus should win. It’s not the factor, but it surely’s an important factor,” insisted Giuntoli.

“We should preserve a steadiness between competitiveness and sustainability to carry the membership to the place it deserves. The result’s important, as is the way in which you obtain it. We should begin from performances, that is the distinction.”

A former Napoli director, Giuntoli joined Juventus in 2023 after serving to the Partenopei win their first Serie A title in 33 years. Does he really feel extra strain in Turin?

Giuntoli on how Juventus satisfied Motta, Calafiori ‘remorse’ and Chiesa ‘readability’

“There’s extra right here, however greater than strain, I’d say, a way of accountability,” he argued.

“That is what I felt once I arrived. The attention of being at a membership that has made historical past, so you might have this accountability. It’s an essential accountability. I don’t like to indicate feelings. The strain is one thing I really feel inside, however exterior readability prevails. As a director, I need to use my head once I make selections. This can be a advantage that I recognise to myself. Be serene in any scenario.”

What’s essentially the most tough signing of his profession?

“Maybe, Victor [Osimhen]. It took me 4 months to carry him to Napoli,” he replied.

“Perhaps he ought to have been bought earlier, however Aurelio is a smart and clever businessman. I owe him a lot, and I really like him.”

Juventus sacked Massimiliano Allegri on the finish of final season, bringing Thiago Motta in.

“Evidently, he did so nicely at Bologna that we weren’t the one staff ,” Giuntoli admitted.

“We have been conscious of this, so we tried to play our playing cards proper, matching his concepts and soccer venture.

“He has had a major influence at Juventus. He’s good to everybody and has nice empathy for the staff. He has an awesome persona, and he lives for this work.”

Did Juventus have a plan B if Motta had picked a distinct membership?

“I received’t say the title, however he’s a overseas coach nonetheless working in Europe,” Giuntoli revealed.

Does he remorse not signing Riccardo Calafiori?

“He’s a remorse for the entire Italian soccer, not solely Juventus. We should take into consideration the truth that we didn’t have the energy to maintain a participant of his stage in Italy. All massive groups signed a defender, however not him.”

Dusan Vlahovic has scored simply two targets in six video games thus far and his contract expires in June 2026. Will Juventus discover it tough to increase with the Serbia worldwide?

“No, a participant like him can by no means be an issue,” insisted Giuntoli.

“The renewal is an goal, and we’ll obtain it. A participant with a excessive price and a excessive wage is of nice worth to us.”

Who’s the favorite to win the title?

“It’s nonetheless early, however Inter and Napoli are favourites. Historical past says so. Probably the most skilled staff all the time wins. Inter are as such and Napoli grew to become so following their change of technique.”

How about Juventus?

“We’ve got modified quite a bit, and it’s all the time a threat. We’ve got completely modified the way in which we take into consideration soccer. We began from scratch. We’re discovering ourselves, and we’re curious to see what we will obtain.”

Federico Chiesa joined Liverpool final summer time, Weston McKennie signed a contract extension, and Teun Koopmeiners moved to Turin for €60m from Atalanta.

Juventus handled Chiesa utilizing “readability and ease,” stated Giuntoli.

“We’ve got all the time been very clear with him and his entourage. All of us tried to seek out the most effective resolution for the participant. He’s very robust, so we want him the most effective.

“McKennie had an issue along with his contract extension, however he’s by no means been out of the venture.

“The Koopmeiners negotiation was additionally fairly tough. He has a particular method. He all the time holds his head excessive. He all the time is aware of the place the ball is and who to cross it to.”

Lastly, Giuntoli was requested about ex-Juventus coach Allegri, however he refused to answer: “I’m sorry, I received’t discuss this.”