Juventus captain Danilo has been linked with a January move to Manchester United to become one of new manager Ruben Amorim’s first signings at Old Trafford, as the Brazil international’s contract with the Bianconeri nears completion. its expiration.
The 33-year-old defender is in the final year of his contract with Juventus, expiring at the end of June 2025.
Thiago Motta interacts with his players Danilo and Nicolo Fagioli during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 27, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Juventus captain Danilo linked with Manchester United move
According to Italian media reports, the Bianconeri could sanction his sale in January in order to raise funds from his departure, which could in turn help the club achieve some of their own targets in the next window.
La Gazzetta dello Sport, as well as other British media outlets, have suggested that Danilo is the kind of experienced defender Amorim would like in his squad and that a move to Old Trafford in January is one of several options available to the Brazilian. painting.
The fact that he can play in most positions in the back four and three is seen as a positive, as well as the fact that he already has Premier League experience thanks to his time at Manchester City.
Although still captain of Juventus, Danilo has only started three times in Serie A out of 12 possible matches so far this season, and has fallen behind Next Gen graduates Andrea Cambiaso and Nicolo Savona in the pecking order from right back under Thiago Motta.
