Juventus Turin has decided to withdraw from the race to recruit striker Arnaud Kalimuendo. The French player, playing at Stade Rennais, is having a complicated start to the season due to physical problems. In Ligue 1, he has only scored three times in six appearances for his current club.
Despite lackluster performances, Kalimuendo remains a coveted player on the transfer market. During the summer transfer window, several European teams expressed their interest in the striker, but Stade Rennais chose not to part with him. Among the interested clubs, Stuttgart had offered 20 million euros, an offer which the Breton club refused.
Juventus, although seduced by Kalimuendo’s potential, ultimately did not present a concrete offer. Thiago Motta, coach of the Italian club, is familiar with the player, having followed his progress during his time at Paris SG. Despite this interest, Juventus does not plan to restart negotiations this winter.
La Gazzetta Dello Sport reports that Juventus are now focusing their attention on Loïs Openda. The Belgian striker, formerly of RC Lens, impresses with his performances in the Bundesliga. He has already scored five goals in nine games for RB Leipzig this season, attracting interest from many clubs.
The previous season, Openda caused a sensation by finding the net 28 times and providing seven assists. These remarkable statistics make him an attractive target for many European teams, whose performances Juventus closely monitor.
