Juventus general manager Giuseppe Marotta isn’t sure they’ll sign Axel Witsel from Zenit St Petersburg in January.
The Bianconeri tried to sign the midfielder in the summer, but the deal collapsed when his current club couldn’t find a replacement.
Juventus general manager Giuseppe Marotta isn’t sure they’ll sign Axel Witsel from Zenit St Petersburg in January.
The Bianconeri tried to sign the midfielder in the summer, but the deal collapsed when his current club couldn’t find a replacement.
It has already been confirmed by the player and the Serie A champions that he’ll sign eventually, but it’s unclear if that will be January or when his contract expires in the summer.
“Witsel is a special case, and we’ve seen what he’s done with Zenit,” Marotta told reporters.
“I’d be for the abolition of the January transfer window though.”
Italy CT Giampiero Ventura wants to start next season’s Serie A early, on August 13, but Marotta isn’t on board.
“It’s normal for Ventura, who cares a lot about the fortunes of the national team, to make suggestions.
“However, those suggestions are likely to clash with club activities, both in terms of summer preparation and participation in international competitions.
“I understand his proposal, and the reasoning behind it, but there are objective obstacles.”