Tag: Juventus

Shearer Backs Maresca for Quick Return to Top Job After Chelsea Exit

Enzo Maresca
January 2026

Alan Shearer says Enzo Maresca will not struggle to land another high-level job despite leaving Chelsea after one win in seven. Shearer argues Maresca’s Chelsea spell should still be viewed as successful because of trophies and Champions League qualification. The view is that Maresca’s reputation remains strong from work at Chelsea and Leicester, even after the exit was linked to breakdowns with ownership and reports of outside discussions about future roles.

Barcelona Line Up Vlahovic Free Move as Lewandowski Future Stays Unclear

Dusan Vlahovic
December 2025

Barcelona are lining up Dusan Vlahovic as a possible successor to Robert Lewandowski, with reports claiming the club is considering a free-transfer move once the Juventus striker’s deal expires. Lewandowski has not committed to extending his Barcelona contract yet. Lewandowski has said a decision on his future can wait, and Barcelona are assessing options. Marca says Vlahovic is viewed as a like-for-like target for summer 2026, while Hansi Flick still rates Ferran Torres as an internal solution to cover the role.

Pogba Salutes Ronaldo After Globe Soccer Comeback Award

Cristiano Ronaldo
December 2025

Paul Pogba received the Globe Soccer Awards 2025 Best Comeback Award after returning to football with Monaco following a reduced doping suspension. He used his speech to thank his family and specifically referenced Cristiano Ronaldo for support during the period. Pogba’s four-year ban for an adverse test was reduced to 18 months after an appeal, allowing a return to training in January 2025 and a summer move to Monaco following Juventus terminating his contract. He has since made three appearances and described the time away as personally testing.

Harewood hails Ronaldo as “machine” and model pro after 1,000-goal talk

Cristiano Ronaldo
December 2025

Marlon Harewood says Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity and numbers were signposted as early as his Manchester United days, arguing that his current output at 40, plus his ambitions to reach 1,000 goals and play with Cristiano Jr, are the product of extreme professionalism. Reflecting on facing Ronaldo in England, Harewood highlighted his work ethic, physical standards and mentality, describing him as the blueprint to show young players. With titles and goals across United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al-Nassr, he believes nobody should be surprised by Ronaldo’s sustained dominance.

Gasperini questions Evan Ferguson after blunt assessment of Roma attack

Evan Ferguson
December 2025

Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini publicly questioned Evan Ferguson’s impact after a narrow defeat to Juventus, saying the Republic of Ireland striker has not convinced him yet and that attacking wastefulness, rather than overall structure, cost his side in a tight top four showdown. Gasperini criticised poor final passes and said starters such as Dybala and Soule currently offer superior technical quality, challenging Ferguson and others to adapt faster and influence matches as Roma explore attacking upgrades ahead of a potentially important January window.

Fiorentina move for Spurs transfer chief Fabio Paratici

Fabio Paratici
December 2025

Fiorentina are exploring a move to appoint Tottenham transfer chief Fabio Paratici as their new Head of Football following their ownership change. The Italian only recently returned to an official role at Spurs after a 30-month ban tied to accounting irregularities during his Juventus spell. The Serie A club view Paratici’s recruitment track record and structural expertise as central to a new long-term project and are reportedly in negotiations over a multi-year deal. Any exit would reshape Tottenham’s leadership setup, where Paratici currently works alongside Johan Lange as sporting director.

Mason Greenwood braced for Juventus raid on Marseille midfield linchpin Hojbjerg

Mason Greenwood
December 2025

Mason Greenwood’s revival at Marseille is under threat as Juventus prepare a move for midfield general Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, whose controlling displays and defensive balance have underpinned the club’s Ligue 1 title charge and allowed the English forward to thrive in attack. La Gazzetta dello Sport report Juve see Hojbjerg as the ideal deep-lying organiser for Spalletti’s system despite already having Manuel Locatelli, targeting his blend of physical presence, leadership and vertical passing as a “Christmas gift” signing, leaving De Zerbi battling to protect his core spine.

Saudi side Neom launch €100m bid for Greenwood as United eye huge sell-on payday

Mason Greenwood
December 2025

Manchester United could receive a significant windfall after reports that Saudi side Neom Sports Club have lodged a one hundred million euro bid for Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, a move that would activate their fifty per cent sell on clause from his 2024 departure. Greenwood has followed last season’s joint Golden Boot in Ligue 1 with eleven goals across competitions, drawing interest from Barcelona, Juventus and others, while Neom reportedly see his output and temperament in big games as ideal to lead their project and justify a record outlay.

Pogba “touched” by reception on emotional Monaco debut

Paul Pogba (Monaco)
November 2025

Pogba finally made his Monaco debut in a 4-1 defeat at Rennes, coming on in the 85th minute for his first competitive appearance since September 2023 after his drugs ban, ending more than two years of enforced absence from football. Post-match he admitted he was both happy and disappointed, saying the warm ovation from Rennes fans “touched” him, while stressing he still needs time and training to reach full fitness, play 90 minutes and consistently help Monaco’s talented squad.

Pocognoli urges patience as Pogba inches toward Monaco return

Paul Pogba (Monaco)
November 2025

Paul Pogba edges closer to his long-awaited Monaco debut after returning to full training following an ankle sprain, but coach Sebastien Pocognoli is deliberately keeping expectations low as the midfielder continues a difficult comeback from an 18-month doping ban and two years without competitive football. Pocognoli says he will judge Pogba on current performances and refuses to promise dates, focusing instead on building fitness, confidence and leadership for Monaco’s young squad. Club chiefs stress patience, believing his experience and personality can shape the dressing room before he returns to minutes.

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