After losing the services of legendary captain Giorgio Chiellini, Juventus could also part ways with star defender Matthijs de Ligt, leaving a major gap in the back.
In their quest to bolster the depleted backline, the Bianconeri have identified several renowned defenders as potential targets – the likes of Kalidou Koulibaly, Benoit Badiashile and Gabriel.
Nonetheless, a surprising name has now emerged to the list.
According to Tuttosport via JuventusNews24, the Italians are contemplating a move for Real Madrid youngster Rafa Marin.
The 20-year-old is a youth product of Los Merengues who currently represents RM Castilla (which is the equivalent of Juve’s U-23 squad).
The center back’s contract expires in 2023 and the European champions are now considering a sale.
Juve FC say
After adding Federico Gatti to the ranks, Juventus are unlikely to introduce another defender with little to no experience at top-tier football.
However, if the club’s scouts see some potential in Marin, then perhaps Juventus can buy him and insert him into the U-23 squad where he can prove his worth and continue his development.
In any case, this shouldn’t affect the management’s plans of buying a top level defender who can fill the shoes of Chiellini and potentially de Ligt’s.
I doubt this guy would make the jump to Juve only to be inserted into another under 23 team. Even if they play in italy’s 3rd teir pro. They would have to loan him to serie a team. Im sure if he agrees to come to juve that he would want to prove his worth in serie a. Plus real madrid would not sell him if they find him to have value. They would do what they did with Morata during his first 2 year loan stint. Which means they would trigger the buy back clause. I dont think juve should be in the business of developing other teams’ players.