Will stay ? Won’t stay? Paulo Dybala’s future at Juventus is sketchy. Negotiations for the extension of the Argentinian are at a standstill, while his contract ends on June 30. Yet the Bianconeri leaders would have every interest in keeping the Jewel, one of the most beautiful adornments of the Old Lady.
A one-of-a-kind profile
“He is a player with extraordinary qualities”. The statement is a little dated but it does not come from anyone. This is how Alessandro Del Piero talks about Dybala, in April 2020, in the columns of The Gazzetta dello Sport. A few weeks earlier, Paulo splashed the Serie A of his class, once again, with a sublime goal against Inter (2-0). The last match before the long championship break, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Class. The first word that characterizes the Argentinian. He evolves with elegance on all offensive positions, from attacking midfielder to false n°9, passing through the wings. But his favorite role is that of second striker, in support of a bomber. It is from there, not far from the goal, that the Turinese can exercise all his talents. Technical and lively, the Argentinian is very solid in protecting the ball despite his childlike appearance. His role is essential in the construction of the actions of Juventus.
His main asset is his left foot. Lethal. He often scores in the same way: starting from the right side to transplant in the axis and roll the ball deliciously into the small opposite net. Why bother using your bad foot? This strength also allows him to be an excellent free-kick taker. Dybala registered eleven with the Bianconeri. Before CR7 gave him priority, with much less success.
Despite the absences, the regularity
His detractors will say that he is injured too often. Indeed, since his arrival in Turin, the striker has missed fifty matches, almost 365 cumulative days. It is certainly a lot in seven seasons. But Dybala has been consistently decisive in his appearances. 197 times exactly in the league. His record: 79 goals, 70 assists.
The cursor even rises to 111 goals, in all competitions, in 276 games. Paulo, eleventh top scorer in the history of Juventus, averages 16 pawns per season. Not bad for a second striker who plays in support of a bomber. In this Juventus deprived of Federico Chiesa, the number 10 therefore appears today as the only element capable of bringing madness. This little spark that can change the face of a meeting.
On this month of January moreover, the Jewel shines again with three goals, between Italian Cup and Serie A, and capital benefits. And it’s no wonder that this coincides with the good run of the moment for Juventus. Dybala is the Bianconeri’s current top scorer with 7 league goals. No doubt, he is still the jewel of the Old Lady.
Don’t miss our special program on Dybala on Monday January 24! All the info here: LIVE CALCIOMIO: Dybala, the “Joya” no longer shines?
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