“Udinese is solid and doesn’t need to sell” Juventus vice-president Stefano Campoccia is keen to point out as a guest at the first edition of the Serie A Festival organized in Parma. Yes, but there are some players in the squad who have already attracted the attention of other clubs. One name above all: Lazar Samardzic. The Serbian midfielder is one of the players with the most quality in the team that Fabio Cannavaro led to salvation, Juventus always likes him in Italy but there could also be opportunities abroad.
JUVENTUS’ PLAN FOR SAMARDZIC – Campoccia is not closed to the possible transfer: “If the right conditions were to be created and the boy’s appreciation were also there, it is one of the options that the club will evaluate.” Translated: faced with a convincing offer Samardzic can really leave Udinese. Juve is studying an important reinforcement in midfield, they are looking for a starter after six months ago they had postponed the big investment until the summer: the first name is always that of Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta, but during the summer the team could also open up. Samardzic track, perhaps trying to insert some counterparts that Udinese would appreciate.
SAMARDZIC’S CLAUSE – With salvation achieved on the last day, the Bianconeri averted the danger of losing Lazar to zero: in fact, the midfielder’s contract contained a release clause which would have allowed the player to free himself from Udinese in the event of relegation. A condition that was almost reached but which in the end did not materialize, so the clause was not activated and whoever wants Samardzic in the summer will have to sit down and negotiate with president Pozzo.
