Suarez defected to Atletico, Juventus speed Giroud’s transfer

KOMPAS.com – Juventus reportedly looking for an alternative striker after Luis Suarez suddenly changed his mind. Chelsea bomber name, Olivier Giroud, reportedly to be at the forefront.

Initially, negotiations between Juventus and Luis Suarez went smoothly.

At the end of last week, the Italian media even said Suarez had reached an agreement with Juventus for a two-season contract worth 10 million euros.

However, Suarez is now reportedly defecting by establishing communication with Atletico Madrid, which is said to be the 33-year-old striker’s preference.

Suarez’s decision was reported to have shocked the Juventus camp, so they immediately launched an emergency plan.

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One of the players who became their target was to return Moise Kean from Everton.

However, Juventus are also reportedly eyeing other players as a more realistic option.

This figure is Olivier Giroud.

In fact, Sky Italia said that Juventus management had conducted secret negotiations with Chelsea regarding the bomber.

Sky reported the two sides quickly reached an agreement at the 5 million euro mark.

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The 33-year-old striker reportedly agreed to a two-season contract with the Bianconeri.

Giroud actually just signed an additional one-year contract with Cheslea in May 2020.

However, his place in Chelsea’s first team next season is far from certain with the arrival of Timo Werner.

Meanwhile, he is believed to be the first choice in Turin after the club’s decision to release Gonzalo Higuain.

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