FI: Juventus director Giuseppe Marotta hints a move for Julian Draxler is dead - ‘individuals are not decisive’.
The Bianconeri have been pursuing a trequartista this summer, and had agreed personal terms with the Schalke 04 player.
However, a deal with his club has been harder to agree, and speaking after today’s Champions League draw, the general manager appeared to rule out a deal.
“Football is a team sport, and I don't think an individual is absolutely decisive,” Marotta told Mediaset when asked about Draxler.
“Our club prefer to talk about great achievements and history. We’ve done great things in Italy and in Europe.
"We've never stopped anything for money reasons, though of course fairness is a crucial part of any negotiation.
“It’s not easy to find players worthy of Juventus. It’s not a question of money, but about finding someone who can give us what we need.
"Right now, are there players on the market who will do that? Maybe not.
“At the moment, they are rare. Raising offers to bring in players who are not at our level is something we have to consider very carefully.
"The arrival of this 'unexpected treasure' [extra Champions League revenue after Lazio were knocked out] absolutely does not change our goals."
Turin-based sports daily Tuttosport today linked the Bianconeri with a move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, something Marotta laughed off.
“It’s a fantastical idea, he's absolutely not someone we're looking at, although we appreciate his great talent and professionalism.
"I deny it in the strongest possible terms.”
The Bianconeri have been pursuing a trequartista this summer, and had agreed personal terms with the Schalke 04 player.
However, a deal with his club has been harder to agree, and speaking after today’s Champions League draw, the general manager appeared to rule out a deal.
“Football is a team sport, and I don't think an individual is absolutely decisive,” Marotta told Mediaset when asked about Draxler.
“Our club prefer to talk about great achievements and history. We’ve done great things in Italy and in Europe.
"We've never stopped anything for money reasons, though of course fairness is a crucial part of any negotiation.
“It’s not easy to find players worthy of Juventus. It’s not a question of money, but about finding someone who can give us what we need.
"Right now, are there players on the market who will do that? Maybe not.
“At the moment, they are rare. Raising offers to bring in players who are not at our level is something we have to consider very carefully.
"The arrival of this 'unexpected treasure' [extra Champions League revenue after Lazio were knocked out] absolutely does not change our goals."
Turin-based sports daily Tuttosport today linked the Bianconeri with a move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, something Marotta laughed off.
“It’s a fantastical idea, he's absolutely not someone we're looking at, although we appreciate his great talent and professionalism.
"I deny it in the strongest possible terms.”
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