“I will explain. We needed to bring in a lad who would not disturb the squad that we were very happy with, so a young player with good prospects. The opportunity arrived 48 hours before the deadline and we did not have time to negotiate the release clause.
“We have great respect for his club and at the right moment will sit down to discuss the options.”
There is also a clause in the loan meaning that the more he plays, the less Juve pay, so why isn’t he playing?
“He just arrived, is very young and lacks experience at this level. When you negotiate a loan fee, you try to protect yourself, for instance if he is injured,” added Giuntoli.
“It was a ‘light’ economic move, he has already come off the bench twice. We did not need a starter, but someone who could fill that slot with prospects for the future.”