It was a classic tale of experience versus youth as the old lady of Turin as Juventus is fondly called visited Stade Louis II home ground of Monaco. Free scoring Monaco responsible for the elimination of English team Manchester city and German power house Dortmund in previous rounds had scored 28 goals before this fixture and were yet to lose a match at home since December 2016, came up against the team with the meanest defense in the whole of Europe in Juventus. Up until this tie Juve had kept 5 consecutive clean sheet with goal-keeper Buffon … [Read more...]
Romelu Lukaku reveals why he rejected Juve for Everton
Romelu Lukaku has claimed he could have joined Juventus in the summer transfer window but opted to stay at Everton. Chelsea are understood to have tried to re-sign Lukaku, who Everton reportedly valued at £75million. The Belgium international admits he is unhappy without European football and suggests he could still leave Goodison Park next summer. “It stings a little [not being in Europe], but I’m someone who believes that everything happens for a reason,” Lukaku said in an interview with Het Nieuwsblad . “Otherwise I would have gone … [Read more...]
West Ham sign Simone Zaza on loan From Juventus
West Ham have announced the signing of Italy striker Simone Zaza on an initial season-long loan from Juventus. The Hammers will pay £5million for the loan, and the 25-year-old’s move will become permanent – for a further £20million fee – if he makes a set number of Premier League appearances for the club this season. Zaza becomes West Ham’s 11th signing of a busy summer. Zaza, who scored at London Stadium while playing for Juventus in pre-season, said on the club’s official website: “I want to thank everyone for welcoming me including … [Read more...]
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