Juventus took the lead over Milan in the race to Kaio Jorge, Santos striker also coveted by Benfica. New developments expected.
It seems that Kaio Jorge is moving away from Milan. The latest transfer market rumors give him closer to Juventus.
In the last few hours the Juventus club has moved decisively with the entourage of the young striker. The Gazzetta dello Sport reveals that Juve has sent one letter to Santos to inform him that, given the contractual deadline set for December 2021, he is negotiating with him “secondo l’articolo 18.3 del ‘Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players’».
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Brazilian sources have already pointed out that Juventus has an agreement with Kaio Jorge. There is even a pre-contract signed by the parties. But also the Milan in recent days he had reached an understanding with the player’s entourage. At this point it is necessary to understand what developments there will be, considering that the attacker is also in the race Benfica.
The Portuguese club has an agreement with Santos. The newspaper Record revealed that the offer is 3 million euros plus cards from German Conti and Yony Gonzalez. However, Benfica does not seem to have the go-ahead from the agent Giuliano Bertolucci and the boy yet.
The Milan he dealt directly with Santos, saying he was willing to put it on the table 4 million plus 2 bonus. The offer has not yet been made official. The Rossoneri club, which would like Kaio Jorge immediately, does not intend to participate in auctions. There Juventus seems to want the footballer a zero parameter for January 2022, without paying anything to the Brazilian club. The early arrival in Turin is not completely to be excluded, but it is not in the plans now.
Juve at this moment appears to be the favorite in the race for the 19-year-old South American talent. But Milan and Benfica have not yet given up hope of being able to secure him. This week will probably be decisive for understanding Kaio Jorge’s future.
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