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See the full story · 1 sourcesFiorentina wants Juventus star but he insists on staying in Turin
Edon Zhegrova is one of the players Juventus want to sell this summer, just a year after he moved to the club from Lille as one of the finest attackers in the game.
The Kosovo international has been one of the trickiest wingers in the world in recent times, and Juventus were keen to sign him, which eventually happened despite interest from several other teams.
The winger struggled in Turin last season, which is why Juventus do not see him as part of their squad this summer. However, the Bianconeri could be forced to keep him against their wishes.
Zhegrova wants to remain in Turin
Zhegrova has interest from several clubs, with Fiorentina pushing to add him to their squad during this window. However, the attacker wants to stay in Turin, with Tuttojuve reporting that he is not interested in leaving Juventus at all.
The winger knows several clubs are interested in signing him, but he does not believe he should leave the Bianconeri after just one season. Instead, he wants to remain at the club and prove that he can become a success in their team.
That stance could complicate Juventus’ plans for the summer. The club may want to move him on, but Zhegrova’s desire to stay means they cannot simply assume that a transfer will happen.
Juventus could keep the winger
Juventus cannot force Zhegrova out of the club, particularly if the player remains determined to continue his career in Turin. His position could therefore leave the Bianconeri with a decision to make before the transfer window closes.
There is also a reason for Juventus to consider keeping him. Zhegrova scored a stunner against Chelsea in recent days, providing a reminder of the quality that encouraged the club to sign him from Lille in the first place.
Although Juventus may still prefer to sell the winger, keeping him could prove beneficial if he can build on that performance. Zhegrova wants the opportunity to prove himself, and Juventus could decide that another season gives him the chance to show why they wanted to sign him.
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