Juventus' Thiago Motta expressed strong desire for Fiorentina standout, Fabrizio Romano says
By Eduardo Razo
Juventus are nearing a transfer of Nicolas González from Fiorentina as the player is reportedly already in Turin, ready to undergo his medical and sign his contract to make his arrival official.
González's name has been in the rumor mill all summer as reports have also linked the forward to Atalanta and Newcastle United. As a result, Juventus faced stiff competition to secure the player.
The two-time Copa América winner joined Fiorentina in 2021 and has appeared in 125 matches across all competitions for the Italian side, scoring 38 goals and registering 19 assists.
Fabrizio Romano provides all the details on González's move
On Saturday, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano provided all the details regarding the Fiorentina standout's move to the Old Lady. According to Romano, Juventus will pay a package of €38 million add-ons included and will sign a long-term deal.
⚪️⚫️🇦🇷 Juventus are closing in on deal to sign Nico González from Fiorentina!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 24, 2024
Fee will be €38m package add-ons included, long term deal.
Juventus and Fiorentina are fixing final details.
Juventus will sign at least one more winger with Sancho and Chico Conceição on list. pic.twitter.com/pXYANRRzS6
González played a significant role in his move to Turin, making it clear to I Viola that it was only Juventus and no other club. Moreover, new manager Thiago Motta also played a part in the transfer as the 41-year-old really wanted him to be part of his squad, per Romano.
⚪️⚫️🇦🇷 Nico González has arrived in Turin together with his agents ahead of medical tests as new Juventus player.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 24, 2024
Nico made the difference as he only wanted Juve, and Thiago Motta wanted him strongly.
Medical on Sunday. 🩺 pic.twitter.com/fgrcMHQqeA
Romano adds that Juventus intend to go after one more winger to bolster the attack in the final days of the summer transfer window. Whether or not they succeed in landing one more player before the deadline remains to be seen but Romano notes that Francisco Conceição and Jadon Sancho are on their target list.
These next few days should be interesting.