Pierre-Emile Højbjerg Transfer from Olympique Marseille to Juventus
CalcioMercato reports that while Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been linked with Juventus as a candidate for their midfield, the player has stated that he is happy at OM. He also said that there are no discussions at all and that he is fine at Marseille.
Since November, the Italian press has cited Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg as a reinforcement desired by Luciano Spalletti, the coach of Juventus. In response to this reported interest, Medhi Benatia stated in La Gazzetta dello Sport that Pierre-Emile is very important for them and is a complete midfielder. Benatia, who mentioned he met the player at Bayern Munich and brought him to Marseille, added that he is happy with what he does and that he will not leave. Pablo Longoria also said in his mid-season press conference that they do not want to deprive themselves of an important player in the squad, stating that there is no possibility for Pierre, that it is not a current consideration, and that he is ruling out the possibility. La Provence reports that Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg has privately discussed the idea of leaving in the short or medium term due to growing doubts and frustration about the club's project and the lack of consistent performance from teammates. The club's current stance remains not to sell, but Marseille does not prevent a player from leaving if they wish to do so.
According to radio RMC, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is receptive to the interest from Juventus Turin. The management of Olympique de Marseille has ruled out a sale of Højbjerg in January and has not received any concrete offer for him from Juventus Turin.
Olympique Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi has stated that Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is his vice-captain and someone he considers a loyalist. De Zerbi also described him as the player with the most personality and charisma and added that he does not think Hojbjerg will move. Hojbjerg is considered a long-standing target for Juventus, where Luciano Spalletti reportedly sees him as a player who would raise the level of the midfield. The potential transfer is described as more complicated than alternatives such as Guido Rodriguez.
La Gazzetta dello Sport announces that Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is the priority for Juventus and its coach Luciano Spalletti for this winter. The Italian daily assures that Juventus general manager Damien Comolli will try to recruit the Marseille player in January, and that Manuel Locatelli could be used to increase the chances of success in this very complicated deal.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, new Juventus Turin coach Luciano Spalletti has identified Pierre-Emile Højbjerg to strengthen the team's midfield this winter. Højbjerg is under contract until June 2028 and is considered indispensable by Marseille's coach Roberto De Zerbi, making a transfer very difficult. Only the inclusion of Manuel Locatelli in the deal could possibly alter De Zerbi's stance.
Juventus Turin has made Pierre-Emile Højbjerg a primary objective for the winter following an assessment by new coach Luciano Spalletti. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus has a high valuation of the Olympique de Marseille player for his leadership, experience, and capacity to lead from the midfield. Despite his coach, Roberto De Zerbi, reportedly being reluctant to let him leave, Juventus intends to make an offer and may include Manuel Locatelli in the deal.
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