Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)
Cristiano Giuntoli insists Juventus ‘consider’ in Kenan Yildiz however should ‘settle for highs and lows’ and says the brand new centre-back the Bianconeri will check in January have to be ‘able to problem himself.’
Giuntoli spoke to Sky Sport Italia from a Charity Dinner organised by former Milan midfielder Massimo Ambrosini on Monday night.
The Bianconeri sit sixth within the Serie A desk however are simply two factors beneath desk leaders Napoli. They’re nonetheless unbeaten within the league and gained the final two consecutive matches.
Giuntoli describes ultimate Juventus January signing and accepts Yildiz’s ‘ups and downs’
“Having many groups up there may be good for everybody as a result of it will increase curiosity,” Giuntoli mentioned.
“We’d like a while; we’ve had a bit too many accidents, however because of the coach and the lads, we’re nonetheless there, making an attempt to not cease dreaming.
“We’re happy with the efforts of the coach and the gamers. We’ve modified rather a lot, and we’ve began from scratch,” he continued.
“It was not straightforward. We’re the second-youngest staff within the league, so we’re actually joyful; we should proceed week in, week out.”
Manuel Locatelli has returned to Italy’s nationwide staff to switch the injured Samuele Ricci.
“Locatelli is a rare lad. He has nice technical qualities, is sensible, and is aware of the right way to transfer on the pitch,” famous Giuntoli.
“I believe Motta can improve his qualities, and that is proof.”
On the similar time, Locatelli’s teammate Nicolò Savona obtained his first senior Italy call-up.
“We’re joyful and pleased with Savona. He has extraordinary technical, bodily, and psychological qualities,” mentioned the Juventus director.
“We should thank the Juventus world for his growth, and we should thank him too. He’s very targeted, retains his ft on the bottom, and can make everybody speak about him.”
Kenan Yildiz scored a aim in a 2-0 win over Torino on Saturday.
“Yildiz is the No.10; we’ve all the time believed in him,” insisted Giuntoli.
“He has wonderful qualities however was born in 2005, so we should wait and settle for the ups and downs. It takes persistence. He’s a younger lad, and he’s doing nicely, so we’re joyful.”
Giuntoli mentioned final month that Juventus’ precedence is to signal a brand new centre-back within the January switch window to switch the injured Gleison Bremer.
“We’re wanting round; we all know the January window is difficult as a result of issues can change all of the sudden,” he claimed.
“We’re assessing a couple of conditions, however there isn’t a main possibility as a result of it’s nonetheless too early. It’s the reality. We’re not in superior talks with anybody specifically. Certainly, he [the new signing] have to be an out there participant, able to problem himself and able to be a part of an essential membership like Juventus.”
