Agent: Rugani unsellable for Juve
By Football Italia staff
Daniele Rugani’s agent has claimed that the defender is unsellable for Juventus, who have 'rejected all kinds of offers’.
Rugani had been heavily tipped to follow his Empoli mentor Maurizio Sarri to Chelsea, but the defender was ultimately kept ahead of Mattia Caldara, who was sacrificed for Leonardo Bonucci.
“Juventus have no desire to sell him, not even for a high price which, among other things, no-one in Italy could afford,” Davide Torchia told RMC Sport.
“However, the player has never asked to leave. Only when a very important offer arrives is it normal to listen, but Juventus have rejected all kinds of offers to keep him in Turin.
“Chelsea made a really big bid, which was close to being unthinkable for me, but Juventus didn’t relent.
“Khedira played only 10 more games than Daniele last season. I think Rugani can play even more this season.”
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After Mattia Caldara completed his transfer to AC Milan, reports suggest that Daniele Rugani will renew his contract with Juventus, rather than moving to Chelsea.
As reported by Corriere Dello Sport, Juventus are ready to offer the 24-year-old defender a significant pay rise. In fact, the Bianconeri are willing to hand Rugani €1.2m more annually, making it €3m per year in total.
This is Juventus plan to try and convince him to stay, although a move is not on the cards this summer. Chelsea were interested in his services, but it seems the high demand of nearly €60m from Juventus scared them off in the end.
Furthermore, with Mattia Caldara leaving for Milan in a swap deal for Bonucci, Juventus wouldn't want to deprive themselves of yet another talented centre-back, especially Rugani, who has been praised by many defensive legends.