Headline: Juventus Pursues Mateo Pellegrino Amid Crystal Palace Interest
Mateo Pellegrino’s reputation as a Serie A goalscorer has strengthened over the last season and a half, leading to speculation about his potential departure from Parma, with both Crystal Palace and Juventus vying for his talents.
Juventus has emerged as a significant contender for the Argentine forward, though securing his signature may prove challenging.
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Gianluigi Longari has reported that the 24-year-old striker is being closely monitored, with Juve preparing to intensify their efforts to secure him. They remain in direct contact with Parma to negotiate an agreement, especially after the recent departure of Dusan Vlahovic.
A primary consideration in this deal is the sell-on percentage included in Pellegrino’s existing contract with Velez. However, Crystal Palace has also entered the fray, expressing interest in acquiring the striker.
The player seems to favor a move to Juventus, despite Crystal Palace’s clear interest and their promise of competing in Europa League football next season.
Juve is the best choice
Luciano Spalletti appears unconvinced by the options of Lois Openda and Jonathan David, which is why he has set his sights on Pellegrino. The Argentine is likely to be the first-choice striker in Turin, a role that may not be guaranteed at Crystal Palace, particularly with the presence of Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Kaustubh Pandey – GIFN