Crystal Palace Pursues Juventus Wing-Back Joao Mario

Interest from Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace has shown interest in acquiring Joao Mario, the wing-back currently playing for Juventus.

Joao Mario’s Transition and Current Status

The Portuguese player joined Juventus from Porto during the summer transfer window but has faced challenges adapting to Serie A. Reports indicate that his start to the season has been underwhelming.

Ongoing Discussions

According to Tuttosport, the 25-year-old is feeling discontented at the club, prompting his agents to arrive in Turin this week for discussions regarding his circumstances.

Potential Moves

English clubs, including Crystal Palace, are monitoring the situation closely, particularly as Juventus is open to selling Joao Mario if they can recuperate the €12 million invested in his transfer six months ago. Under the management of Luciano Spalletti, Joao Mario has struggled to secure a spot in the squad, indicating that he may not fit into the new coach’s plans.