When the shocking news of Paulo Dybala’s eventual departure emerged, fans and observers alike were left to ponder on what to make of the situation.
But as the days progressed, everyone is starting to accept the outcome, whether they like it or not.
The Argentine was hoping to further extend his stay in Turin, but the management clearly stated that the club’s priorities now lie elsewhere.
Therefore, La Joya will end his seven-year collaboration with Juventus once his contract expires next June.
While some believe that the club should have done more to extend the player’s deal, former Juventus striker Fabrizio Ravanelli sides with the management.
The retired center forward believes that the club’s CEO Maurizio Arrivabene is restoring the Bianconeri’s discipline and character in his approach.
“With Arrivabene, Juventus found that discipline that had been lacking. He brought back character and determination. You have to play with respect for the shirt and for the rules,” said Ravanelli in an interview with Sky Sport via Calciomercato.
The former Middlesbrough man adds that Dybala started well in Turin, but eventually failed to reach the expected heights.
“In his early years at Juventus, Dybala showed good qualities, but then he never became a champion.”
doens`t have the mental fortitude of messi etc
If Dybala had the same attitude as Ravanelli had then he would now be a forever Bianconeri icon. The Dybala we signed in 2015 is a very different player and character from what he has become. He was once a dynamic, high-octane player who was a joy to watch, but gradually his attitude became a massive problem. He is now arrogant, childish and unless he gets his way then he sulks like a petulant child. Arrivabene clearly will not stand for this kind of behaviour and that bodes well for the future. Dybala could have extended his contract last year, but he and his agent decided not to sign and now the club has called their bluff and I am delighted with the stance they have taken. Our best teams have always been packed with players of great character and Dybala is not the type of player we need going forward. He will go to a club that gives him a massive contract, but at 28 and sceptical to muscle injuries every time he steps on the field I doubt he will enjoy the success he has achieved in Turin.