Juventus planning Italian-focused squad rebuild
Juventus are planning to add more Italian players to their squad. They are monitoring goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani, defender Giovanni Leoni, full-back Michael Kayode, and midfielder Cher Ndour. The club believes this approach can help them compete for trophies.
Juventus are reportedly weighing a recruitment strategy centered on Italian talent after a Serie A season that improved following early difficulties. The club’s leadership apparently sees a return to domestic roots as a way to build a squad capable of pursuing major honors, with Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario cited as an example of Italian players thriving abroad.
The names under review span several positions: Frosinone goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani, Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni, Brentford full-back Michael Kayode and Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour. Leoni, 19, has drawn an enquiry but remains only monitored, while Kayode previously spent time in Juventus’s youth system. Midfield is said to be the main priority, with Ndour’s rising Fiorentina profile attracting interest.
A more Italian-focused Juventus squad could affect fans, young domestic players, and clubs selling to Juventus. It may increase opportunities for Italian talent and shape national-team depth, while potentially raising expectations and commercial interest around Serie A. Supporters might feel stronger local identity, but outcomes depend on performances and whether targets actually arrive.