Paulo Dybala’s future at Juventus is in doubt and the club will decide on his contract extension by the end of February.
There are growing reports suggesting that the Argentinean striker will be offered a lower salary than €10m-a-year, which is how much the club and the player had agreed a few months ago.
Juventus’ CEO Maurizio Arrivabene has discussed Dybala’s extension lately, saying that ‘every played must prove to deserve Juventus’ and adding that the club will resume with their striker talks in February.
Dybala didn’t celebrate his goal against Udinese, glaring at Juventus directors in the stands instead.
Dybala glares at Juventus directors after refusing to celebrate
“I invited a friend and couldn’t’ see him. There are many people up there watching and I couldn’t’ find him,” he said after the match.
“I don’t’ have to prove anything to anyone. I am at the disposal of the coach and the club. My contract? The club said we’ll’ talk about it in February.”
So, which are the next steps in negotiations?
Football Italia understands Juventus chiefs will discuss the club’s finances and the teams’ results on the pitch in a shareholders meeting that will take place at the end of February.
Massimiliano Allegri’s side currently sits out of the top four and Juventus’ chances to qualify for the Champions League will have an impact on the Bianconeri’s offer for Dybala.
Meantime, the club is trying to lower its wage bill and failing to qualify for Europe’s elite competition would affect massively the club’s finances.
The former Palermo striker would accept €10m-a-year including add-ons, but may not accept to sign a lower salary, as reports in Argentina suggested last week.
At the moment, Juventus have not put a reduced offer on the table for the 28-year-old who has been linked with Tottenham and Inter.
The Nerazzurri director Beppe Marotta has said the Serie A champions are not interested in a striker ‘at the moment’ although signing Dybala ‘would be an aspiration for many.’
Juventus have every right to withdraw their long-standing offer once it was clear Dybala’s agent wanted to wait for the transfer window to hear competing bids from other teams.
The original $10mm was a good faith offer that was more than fair IMO. He should’ve signed when he had the chance. Now the market is going to dictate his wages and we’ll see who’s right or wrong.
@ Juventino
Spot on with everything you said!
Dybala’s Contract situation is very complicated due to his Injuries. When he is healthy is worth every penny, but over the past few years he has been forced to the sidelines just as he catches his right form. There were many times also where I thought Dybala would make the big difference and when he failed. I remember the Barcelona game where he scored two stunning goals and I thought to myself we have a gem on our team. But, he has never shown that form game in and game out. So I understand why there is this kind of hesitation. Personally I would want him to extend as its a big question of who we might be able to get next season. Our financial situation is not great and all the top players will be demanding high salaries. So Ten mil is not that bad for a player that has been with us for a long time and who hopefully put his injuries behind him.
Agree with Juventino. Dybala really thinks that’s his value, it might of been pre covid but it’s a new world.