Juventus director claims Danilo is ‘on the market’ and makes Zirkzee admission | OneFootball

Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli conceded Danilo is ‘on the market’ but they are currently ‘looking for a solution’ that pleases both parties, also adding the Bianconeri are keen to ‘strengthen the defence’.

The Brazilian is on his way out of the Allianz Stadium, as rumours about a potential move to Antonio Conte’s Napoli have intensified in recent weeks, but Giuntoli explained ‘there must be mutual agreement’ to let the veteran go.

The Old Lady has also been repeatedly linked with the signing of Joshua Zirkzee, especially after the striker was subbed off after 33 minutes in his latest game for Manchester United, although the club’s football director did not want to ‘mention names’, albeit admitting they are ‘keeping an eye on any interesting opportunities’.

TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 11: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, hugs Danilo of Juventus at the end of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Juventus and Manchester City at Juventus Stadium on December 11, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Giuntoli: Juventus will consider ‘interesting opportunities’, Danilo ‘on the market’

“We found an agreement with his entourage, and we are looking for a solution that works for both him and Juventus,” Giuntoli told Lega Serie A ahead of the Bianconeri’s clash with Milan in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal, as quoted by Gazzetta dello Sport.

“When a player is on the market, there must be mutual agreement between both parties.

“Zirkzee? It’s not appropriate to mention names, but we are keeping an eye on any interesting opportunities, and we will move to strengthen the defence.”

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on October 30, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Finally, the director remains confident that Juventus are heading in the right direction by choosing to invest in young players, despite needing to wait before reaping fruits: “It will definitely be a virtuous path,” he concluded.

“We are convinced of the direction we’re heading to; it just takes a bit of time.”