DBasia.news – Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona striker Luis Suarez. Andrea Pirlo’s squad are reportedly looking for a new striker to cover the void following Gonzalo Higuain’s departure.
Luis Suarez has faced a hurricane of injuries in the 2019-2020 season. The Uruguay striker has only appeared in 36 matches in various competitions.
However, Suarez still performed briliantly. He scored 21 goals plus 12 assists. Suarez’s collaboration with Lionel Messi is Barcelona’s main weapon in scoring goals.
Unfortunately, this incision is not enough reason for Suarez to be included in the project of Barcelona’s new coach, Ronald Koeman. The Dutch coach wants to make a squad revolution. One of them is by getting rid of Suarez.
Reportedly, Barcelona have prepared Moussa Dembele as a replacement. Barca have started a move to bring the Olympique Lyon striker.
No doubt, Luis Suarez has also been wanted by a number of clubs. Participants in MLS, South American clubs and the Premier League are reportedly lining up to get the 33-year-old striker’s signature. The latest news says Juventus are also attracted.
Juventus’ desire to recruit Luis Suarez is natural. The reason, Juve will kick Gonzalo Higuain from the position of the main striker. This news has been directly confirmed by the coach, Andrea Pirlo.
Moving to Italy is one of the attractive options for Suarez. Apart from remaining at the highest level of European football, Suarez will also not pay too large tax.
Reportedly, Luis Suarez did not mind going to Juventus. However, he asked for a wage no less than what he currently receives at Barcelona, which is 25 million euros per season.
If realized, Luis Suarez will follow Weston McKennie as a new Juventus player. Weston McKennie has been spotted in Italy taking medical tests and signing contracts.