As Arsenal edges closer to acquiring Chelsea`s winger Noni Madueke for £55 million, we reflect on a pivotal moment when Massimiliano Allegri was advised to bring the talented Englishman to Juventus.
In February 2024, Giovanni Galeone, Allegri`s mentor, recommended that the then-Juventus manager should pursue Madueke, a player he had “long discussed with Max.” However, Galeone admitted uncertainty about whether such a move was “feasible for Juventus.”
Juventus` Alternative Choices
Rather than pursuing Madueke, Juventus opted to secure loans for Porto`s Francisco Conceicao and Fiorentina`s Nico Gonzalez. Conceicao`s deal included a purchase option, while Gonzalez`s loan came with a mandatory buy clause.
Interestingly, recent reports suggest Gonzalez might leave the Old Lady this summer, and there`s a possibility that Conceicao could return to Portugal. The combined cost for these two players has reached €46.5 million so far, potentially increasing if Juventus decides to retain the Portuguese winger. This figure is comparable to Arsenal`s reported offer for Madueke.
As Madueke prepares for a potential move to Arsenal, Juventus fans may wonder about what could have been had the club pursued the English talent instead of their current options.