Michele Di Gregorio is expected to depart Juventus this summer following an underwhelming debut season. Atalanta is among the clubs reportedly interested in acquiring the goalkeeper, with incoming sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli said to be a strong admirer of the player he initially recruited to Turin two years prior.
According to reports, Juventus is prepared to sell Di Gregorio and has set his valuation at approximately €15 million. This figure represents a decrease from the €20 million they paid Monza to sign him.
The goalkeeper has faced considerable criticism throughout the season, most recently for a significant mistake against Fiorentina. It is anticipated that Mattia Perin will start in goal for the upcoming final-day derby against Torino.
Atalanta’s pursuit of Di Gregorio is dependent on the potential departure of their own goalkeeper, Marco Carnesecchi, who has attracted considerable interest from major clubs this summer.
Should Carnesecchi leave Bergamo, Giuntoli, who is poised to become Atalanta’s sporting director, is expected to make a move for Di Gregorio, a player he knows well from his time signing him for Juventus in 2024.
While Di Gregorio has garnered interest from clubs in England, a transfer within Serie A appears to be the more probable scenario. His current contract extends until June 2029, and his book value is approximately €11 million, making a €15 million sale a reasonable and straightforward business transaction for Juventus.
The primary replacement targeted by Luciano Spalletti is understood to be Liverpool’s Alisson. However, a potential return to Italy for the Brazilian would be considerably more challenging without the allure of Champions League football.
English Translation:
Michele Di Gregorio is set to leave Juventus this summer after a disappointing debut season, with Atalanta among the clubs interested in signing the goalkeeper. Incoming sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is understood to be a personal admirer of the player he originally brought to Turin two years ago.
Juventus is ready to offload Di Gregorio and has valued the 27-year-old at around €15 million, a notable drop from the €20 million they paid Monza to sign him.
The ex-Monza goalkeeper has faced heavy criticism throughout the season, most recently for a costly error against Fiorentina. Mattia Perin is expected to start Sunday’s final-day derby against Torino ahead of him.
Atalanta’s interest is contingent on the departure of Marco Carnesecchi, who has attracted significant interest from top clubs this summer.
Should the Italy international leave Bergamo, Giuntoli, who is set to take over as Atalanta’s sporting director, would move for Di Gregorio, a player he knows well having signed him for Juventus in 2024.
Di Gregorio has admirers in England, but a move within Serie A appears the more likely outcome. His contract runs until June 2029 and carries a balance sheet impact of approximately €11 million, making a sale at €15 million a modest but clean piece of business for Juventus.
Luciano Spalletti’s first-choice replacement is understood to be Liverpool’s Alisson, though the Brazilian’s potential return to Italy would be significantly more complicated without Champions League football to offer.
