“Finally, come on. I’m very happy, content”. The hug with Giuntoli, the welcome from the fans, the entrance into the Juventus world: it’s not official yet but Teun Koopmeiners he is now immersed in his new life, in his second Italian adventure after Atalanta. The most difficult and, perhaps for this reason, most sensational transfer move of the Bianconeri summer has finally arrived: first the medical visits, at J Medical, then the signing of the contract that will tie him to Juventus for the next 5 years. Now it will be up to Motta to insert him into the machine that, from the first outings, seems already underway.
Serie A’s summer signing
For figures, technical impact and for the long narrative of the deal, Koopmeiner It was the transfer market hit of the summer for Serie A. Both for Juventus, who are bringing in a midfielder with unique characteristics, capable of playing both advanced and in the build-up phase, and for Atalanta, which will collect 52 million for the fixed part, 3 easily achievable bonuses and then another 3 that will be triggered under certain conditions. The Goddess resisted until the last days of the market, after a tug of war with the player, with medical certificates, and with Juventus, with spite and refusals: from the initial 45 million they have almost reached 60, the figure initially requested by the Bergamo club.
Enthusiasm for Koop
There were about 400 Juventus fans who have been guarding the entrance to J Medical since this morning, waiting for the Dutchman to arrive. Revitalized by the first two days and by the game expressed by Motta up to now, the Juventus people seem to be reliving the exciting moments of the past. No reference to Ronaldo, the individual who is a company in himself, but to the purchases that have made Juventus great precisely because they are functional to the technical project. Koopmeiners is the most classic example of an “all-rounder” who represents the ideal and preferred profile by Motta: defensive phase, offensive skills, vision of the game, sense of position. In 97 games in Serie A he has collected 26 goals, 10 assists, 16 yellow cards. From today at the service of Juventus.
The debut and the tactical positioning
Even though there is plenty of time, Koopmeiners will most likely not be available to Motta for Sunday night’s match against Roma. The long tug-of-war with Atalanta has caused the Dutchman to essentially stop for three weeks, losing his condition and match rhythm. He will work in preparation for his debut, which could take place after the international break, when Juventus will first travel to Empoli and then host Napoli. In the meantime, he will work to get into Motta’s playing mechanics, who could use him both behind Vlahovic, a role Yildiz has held up to now, but also allow the constant adoption of the 4-1-4-1, playing alongside the young Turk with two wingers ready to join in and create superiority on the wings. Above all, he will make the midfield roster incredibly deep, given the new Locatelli seen in the first two games, the recovery of Fagioli, the inclusion of Douglas Luiz and the recovery of Thuram. With the arrival of Koopmeiners, Juventus has not become the absolute favourite for the Scudetto, but not including them among the contenders would be an unforgivable mistake, for the black and white world and for the opponents.
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– 2024-08-31 10:52:42
