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Juventus unlikely to exercise Charly Alcaraz buy option
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Charly Alcaraz, the young Argentine midfielder who joined Juventus on loan from Southampton in late January, has faced a difficult start to his career in Turin.
Despite hopes of making an immediate impact, Alcaraz has struggled with injuries and adaptation to his new club. This has led to questions about his future with the Italian giants.
Alcaraz’s loan move to Juventus, with a €50 million option to buy, has not gone as smoothly as the club had hoped.
The midfielder has been hampered by a muscle injury that kept him out of three matches and limited his playing time to just 192 minutes since joining the club.
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This situation has reportedly contributed to Massimiliano Allegri’s frustration following Fiorentina match, with the manager expressing disappointment in the impact of some players coming off the bench, including Alcaraz.
Given the high cost of acquiring Alcaraz permanently, it is unlikely that Juventus will exercise the €50 million option to buy.
This has led the club to explore alternative ways to retain the player, including a significant discount on the purchase price or extending the loan for another season with a future purchase option.
Juventus’ sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, remains a firm believer in Alcaraz’s potential and is keen to find a solution that would keep him at the club.
However, the final decision on Alcaraz’s future may ultimately rest with Allegri, who has not been impressed with the player’s performances so far.
The next one month will be crucial for Alcaraz as he seeks to prove his worth to the club and secure a place in the squad for the 2024/2025 season.
With Allegri’s support and a strong end to the current campaign, Alcaraz may yet have a future at Juventus.
However, the road ahead remains uncertain for the young Argentine, and only time will tell if he can overcome the challenges he has faced and establish himself as a key player for the club.