DBasia.news – During the 2014/2015 season, Empoli succeeded to survive in Serie A and placed in the mid-table zone (15th rank). At that time, the team was still under Maurizio Sarri. From the Empoli squad, there is one young diamond named Daniele Rugani.
Rugani’s existence is like continuing Italy tradition to launch talented defenders. Moreover, Rugani performed in all 38 Empoli matches and never been replaced and especially, never got any card. How come a defender with the task to defend the opponent’s attack, never got any card?
It means that Rugani is a smart defender in positioning, reading the opponent’s strategy, and stopping their attack. Rugani returned to Juventus, the club that loaned him to Empoli, and learned a lot from the experienced defenders like Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini, and Leonardo Bonucci (now in AC Milan).
Rugani, 23, isn’t fully trusted to play regularly by Massimiliano Allegri. However, he has a bright future hence Juve won’t let him go. Chelsea tried to sneak in and gave the offering.
Two years ago, The Blues offered 45 million euro. Juventus rejected it due to the 50 million euro requirement. Chelsea really wants to have Rugani as the second recruit in this summer transfer market, after bringing Jorginho from Napoli. Moreover, Sarri is now the coach of Chelsea.
Rugani’s agent, Davide Torchia confirmed the offering. But he emphasized that Juventus is not in the position to sell him, hence Chelsea has to persuade Bianconeri to get Rugani.
“The fundamental situation of Rugani is that Juventus are not going crazy to sell him, but he has an offer. I don’t know how much they offered, but they have offered a little more than what they have been telling,” said Torchia to Calciomercato.
No wonder Chelsea really wants Rugani. His presence is predicted to give solution for David Luiz or Gary Cahill.