Juventus Transfer Market: New Goalkeeper Set to Arrive Soon—There’s a Clear Favorite

Juventus reacted immediately to Kamil Grabara’s injury: the unlucky Polish goalkeeper injured his knee and will be out for the rest of the season, and the Bianconeri moved quickly to replace him. Carlo Pinsoglio alone isn’t enough to back up starting goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario: Luciano Spalletti doesn’t want to feel exposed and has asked for an experienced player—even at a low cost—who can step in if needed.

The very first name on the Bianconeri management’s list is Neto. The 37-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper, who is a free agent following the end of his stint at Botafogo, guarded the Bianconeri’s goal from 2015 to 2017, winning two league titles, two Coppa Italia trophies, and one Italian Super Cup. He seems like the right fit and has also received praise from Spalletti.

In recent days, other free-agent goalkeepers have emerged as candidates: among them are former PSG player Sergio Rico, Cape Verdean Bruno Varela, Alessio Cragno, and former Dutch national team player Jasper Cillessen. However, the Old Lady’s choice seems to be leaning toward Neto, and updates are expected shortly.

Randal Kolo Muani fractured the proximal phalanx of the fifth finger on his right hand during the last league match against Atalanta. The French forward underwent prompt and successful surgery performed by Dr. Loris Pegoli at J|medical, and the good news is that his absence won’t have a major impact on the schedule: Kolo Muani will be back in time for the October 11 match in Cagliari, which marks the resumption of the league season after the international break.