‼️West Bromwich is signing Frabotta. The English club has reached an agreement with Juventus for a free transfer and 20% of any future resale.[@DiMarzio]— Bianconeri Zone (@BianconeriZone) August 5, 2024
‼️Juventus will meet with Galeno's agents tomorrow! The figures are very high and it won't be easy, but negotiations between the two parties are underway.@DiMarzio | #Juventus pic.twitter.com/1XNKv533vY— Bianconeri Zone (@BianconeriZone) August 5, 2024
Galeno? Chiesa clear. Gotta give credit to Thiago Motta, honestly. For a Manager that has not won a trophy, save 4 Manager of the Month Awards, my guy manages to get the Juve job and have carte blanche on who to bring in.
“Strong athletes and teams have to ability to not get stuck in a negative loop that leads to making excuses and feeling like everyone is against them.“🎙️| John Elkann to @tuttosport pic.twitter.com/ltSLuto0sp— Bianconeri Zone (@BianconeriZone) August 6, 2024
‼️ | Juve are currently the club furthest ahead for Galeno and will continue talks with his entourage over the next few hours. The Bianconeri can reach the €30 million requested by Porto between fixed part and bonuses. #Juventus [@_Morik92_]— Juventus News Live (@juvenewslive) August 6, 2024
🗞️ | Arek Milik is being considered by Atalanta following the injury to Gianluca Scamacca. #Juventus [GdS]— Juventus News Live (@juvenewslive) August 6, 2024
How are we going to pay for Galeno, when we are also interested in Todibo and Koopmeiners. That is like 120 mil. And we still need another winger and maybe a rright back. And if Milik leaves, we also need a backup to Vlahovic.
Someone explain the logic of going out and dumping a transfer fee on someone like Galeno when you have Chiesa in house and all you need do is pay a higher salary. I get many here aren't as high on Chiesa as I am. I also understand the injury history. That said, it makes no sense to me to spend a substantial sum on a mediocre winger when you have one in house who, at his best, is a world class player.
‼️In the past few hours, Fiorentina has made inquiries about Arthur. It remains to be seen if these contacts will be pursued further in the coming hours.@_Morik92_ | #Juventus pic.twitter.com/W8VQeLa7c0— Bianconeri Zone (@BianconeriZone) August 6, 2024
The logic is purely financial I suppose. Financial bookkeeping is not that simple, so for example selling player for 30 mil and buying player for 30 mil. for the same position in sporting terms is ridiculous, but in financial terms is great business and it is keeping the club in better economic situation. It is what is is. Still I think, if Chiesa would have lowered his salary demands, he would be rock solid in our starting 11.
OFFICIAL: Gianluca Frabotta has joined West Brom. #Juventus— Juventus News Live (@juvenewslive) August 6, 2024
Chiesa earns almost €6 million a season, that's net. He reportedly wants a few million more a season, also net. Given his injuries and his less than stellar performance as a whole the past couple seasons, it's most likely down to financials. As of now he's the highest paid player on the team, it's no secret they're trying to lower the wage bill.
Plus, here it is right here, straight form the Boss's mouth: “The important thing is to approach a new generation with Motta. Today, we have a young team, and he is a young coach who was also a player and can help us build.”🎙️| Elkann to @Gazzetta_it pic.twitter.com/DjVPfrU0kc— Bianconeri Zone (@BianconeriZone) August 6, 2024 “Year Zero? In life, there are inevitably tough moments. The important thing is to take them positively and use them to reset. And restart.”“Year zero is the moment when you press that button and leave the past behind, focusing only on tomorrow."🎙️| Elkann to @Gazzetta_it pic.twitter.com/2hmUMvMpLW— Bianconeri Zone (@BianconeriZone) August 6, 2024
Not sure how reliable this is but... ‼️‼️‼️Juventus - Atalanta agreement for Teun Koopmeiners: 50 million fixed + 6 bonus. 🔜 🤝👀(@cuadrodecruijff) pic.twitter.com/NXIGOfNvMa— Black&White🦓 (@Jfamily3502) August 6, 2024
He was still the highest paid last season by a few thousand per week over Osimhen. On the team, last season, Chiesa was tied with Bremer at 4th/5th. Tek and Sandro were ahead of him.
Bremer's contract extension gave him a pay raise, his new salary is now €7 million a season net. He's the highest paid defender in Serie A.
‼️Juventus is making significant progress in their pursuit of Galeno, an attacking winger owned by Porto.The player has given his approval for a transfer. Now, an agreement is needed with Porto, which values the player at between 30/35 million euros.@SkySport | #Juventus https://t.co/LeW4lox5Bl— Bianconeri Zone (@BianconeriZone) August 6, 2024
So Chiesa was not tops. They surely do need to lower it but IMVHO, it was the likes of Tek and Alex Sandro that skewed the market.