Every summer, Juventus look to steal the best free agents available on the market. Paul Pogba and Angel De Maria are just the latest examples.
But since the Argentine has a short-term contract, the management is already thinking about a capable replacement.
Recently, Marco Asensio has emerged as a possible candidate for the position. The 26-year-old has fallen down Carlo Ancelotti’s pecking order and will look to leave Real Madrid once his contract expires at the end of the season.
But according to TuttoJuve, the Spaniard’s salary demands could ruin his possible transfer to Turin.
As we all know, the management is constantly seeking to reduce the wage bill. The report states that Asensio would receive an annual salary of 8 million euros.
The winger signed for Los Merengues in 2015 after making the big leap at Mallorca. He has 30 caps to his name with the Spanish national team.
Juve FC says
Asensio might be one of the most talented wingers on the market, but his reported salary demands are a bit of a stretch for a player who has been on the shelf recently.
But if Juventus really want to sign the former Espanyol player, the Growth Decree (applicable to talent signed from abroad) would lend them a hand, as the club would save 50% on taxes related to the player’s salary.
