While Juventus are reportedly looking to add a new right-back to the squad this January, the club will surely tackle the opposite flank this summer, especially with Alex Sandro reportedly leaving Turin at the end of the season. The Bianconeri are monitoring various options for the left-back role, but Alex Grimaldo appears to be the preferred transfer target.
According to Calciomercato via ilBianconero, the 27-year-old has rebuffed Benfica’s desperate attempts to put his signature on a new contract.
The Spaniard is a product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy but has been plying his trade in Lisbon since 2016. However, his expiring contract should spell the end of his time in the Portuguese capital.
However, Juventus will not have an open road when it comes to achieving their transfer target. In fact, the source claims that the bianconeri will find competition at home and abroad, with Inter and Borussia Dortmund interested in the Spaniard’s services.
The report adds that Grimaldo would have a salary of 4 million euros per season, which would be within the current parameters of the Old Lady, especially if the club manages to sign the side for free.
This season, the left-back has contributed one goal and three assists in his 12 league games. He also has two goals and as many assists to his name in six Champions League outings.
