French sports newspaper L’Équipe claims Blaise Matuidi could still join Juventus this week.
The Bianconeri had been trying to bring the French international to Turin as a replacement for his compatriot, Paul Pogba.
French sports newspaper L’Équipe claims Blaise Matuidi could still join Juventus this week.
The Bianconeri had been trying to bring the French international to Turin as a replacement for his compatriot, Paul Pogba.
General manager Giuseppe Marotta had been “optimistic” about signing the midfielder, but Paris Saint-Germain announced that he’d extend his contract and Marotta admitted he “wasn’t on the market”.
However, L’Équipe is now reporting that the deal is not totally dead, as the 29-year-old is frustrated at a lack of playing time so far this season.
Matuidi has played just 54 minutes in Ligue 1 so far, coming off the bench on three occasions for Unai Emery’s side.
That has led to fears he will have a reduced role under the Spaniard, while the Bianconeri would make him an important part of the team.
Therefore, the newspaper reports, Juve could return with a new offer before the transfer deadline in order to test PSG’s resolve, given that Matuidi has yet to sign an extension.