Eusebio Di Francesco believes Domenico Berardi stayed at Sassuolo because “he worried about not playing enough” at Juventus.
The forward was expected to make the move to Turin this summer, as the two clubs had a gentleman’s agreement following the resolution of his co-ownership last year.
However, the Italian Under-21 international has opted to stay with the Neroverdi for their Europa League campaign.
“Berardi is an amazing lad,” Di Francesco told Il Centro.
Eusebio Di Francesco believes Domenico Berardi stayed at Sassuolo because “he worried about not playing enough” at Juventus.
The forward was expected to make the move to Turin this summer, as the two clubs had a gentleman’s agreement following the resolution of his co-ownership last year.
However, the Italian Under-21 international has opted to stay with the Neroverdi for their Europa League campaign.
“Berardi is an amazing lad,” Di Francesco told Il Centro.
“He’s attached to Sassuolo and to me. In my opinion, he’s ready for a great team, maybe he thinks that’s Sassuolo and therefore he stayed.
“Juventus? Maybe he was worried about not playing enough. It’s hard to accept the change, and I’m happy to get to Coach him again.
“In the future his growth with coincide with accepting a new challenge.”