Alessio Cragno is back in the news; a major club is on his trail

Kamil Grabara’s injury has forced Juventus to return to the goalkeeper market: among the names on the Bianconeri management’s radar is Alessio Cragno. A player eager to bounce back after a string of unfortunate years, he could be a reliable and immediate solution as Vicario’s backup.

At 32, the former Cagliari goalkeeper is still looking for the right opportunity to relaunch his career after a difficult stretch, but his resume continues to speak for itself: 170 appearances in Serie A, over 100 in Serie B, and even two appearances with the Italian national team. These numbers tell the story of a significant career and explain why his name is being carefully considered at this delicate stage of the season.

For the Rossoblù fans, however, Cragno is much more than just a statistic. Between 2017 and 2022, he was one of Cagliari’s icons, a key figure in memorable seasons marked by spectacular saves and decisive interventions, with the sole disappointment being relegation in the 2021–2022 season. For several years, however, Cragno was considered one of the best goalkeepers in the league, attracting interest from top clubs such as Inter and Milan.

In 2022–2023, it was Monza, newly promoted to Serie A, that initially set its sights on him: Cragno’s season, however, was hampered by a few too many physical issues early on, a situation that paved the way for Michele Di Gregorio’s breakthrough, as he became the starting goalkeeper for the Biancorossi. The strange twists of fate could mean that Cragno now ends up at Juventus, the club that decided to part ways with Di Gregorio at the start of this season, sending him to Bournemouth after an underwhelming 2025–2026 campaign.

After suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury last season while playing for Südtirol, the goalkeeper has fully regained his physical condition and is now waiting for a new opportunity. Juventus could offer him just that: the chance to return to the highest level in a prestigious environment with ambitious goals.

There is no shortage of competition: among the potential candidates are Neto, born in 1989 and previously with Juventus from 2015 to 2017, and Sergio Rico, a 33-year-old free agent following his stint with Al-Gharafa in the Qatari league: The extended break for international play will give Juventus management the time needed to make all necessary evaluations and reach a final decision.