I couldn't believe this when I read it.
Not the part about Mexes and Gilardino on the verge of signing with Roma, that didn't surprise me. Say what you will about Sensi the Hut, he and his staff have done a marvelous job the last couple of years in signing and developing young talent.
The part that really bothers me is the fact that juve is settling on Diego Tristan, a 28 year old striker from La Liga. Is there an easier job in football than being a striker in Spain, where defense is a dirty word??
Of course, he's coming cheap, which seems to be Juve's blueprint these days, which shouldn't surprise anyone, considering their recent financial difficulties.
This makes them turning down the Mutu/10 million pound deal for Trezeguet look even worse now. Again, Juve is going for these mid-to-late 20 year old targets, thereby forsaking the future to catch lightning in a bottle now. I don't like this one bit.
Dear Mr. Moggi,
You'd be surprised how many Juve tifosi wouldn't mind a year or two of struggling if it meant that you could bring in a core of young starlets (like Roma) that could turn into a dominant franchise for the next 5 years.
Please think about it, Luciano.