Brazil CT Dunga has urged Fiorentina goalkeeper Norberto Neto not to join Juventus – ‘a young talent has to play’.
The 25-year-old is leaving the Viola at the end of the season when his contract expires, with rumours he has a gentleman’s agreement with the Bianconeri.
Neto has represented Brazil at Under-23 level, and the Coach of the senior team warns against challenging Gianluigi Buffon for a spot at Juventus.
Brazil CT Dunga has urged Fiorentina goalkeeper Norberto Neto not to join Juventus – ‘a young talent has to play’.
The 25-year-old is leaving the Viola at the end of the season when his contract expires, with rumours he has a gentleman’s agreement with the Bianconeri.
Neto has represented Brazil at Under-23 level, and the Coach of the senior team warns against challenging Gianluigi Buffon for a spot at Juventus.
“Neto has shown great personality to get back into the [Fiorentina] team after the contract controversy,” Dunga told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Good players always react well.
“Will he go to Juve? A young goalkeeper going to challenge Buffon doesn’t seem like a good idea. I can’t imagine Gigi on the bench and Neto in his place.
“Buffon is still hungry. A young talent has to play, not wait.”
The former defender also gave his assessment of Juventus, and believes they can get to the Champions League final.
“Italian football is going through a period of transition, but it can get back to the top.
“Juve can get to the final of the Champions League, a team which wins four Scudetti in a row [three confirmed, and a 14-point lead this season] can overcome any obstacle”