LOSC warning Zhegrova is not closer to Juventus move | OneFootball

Lille President Olivier Letang confirmed talks with Juventus for Edon Zhegrova, but insisted ‘the door was a little more open then than it is today.’

There had been multiple reports in the last few days that the clubs were getting closer to an agreement, even if the asking price was €25m.

That was considered excessive for a player who after all has a contract that will expire in June 2026, with no sign of an extension on the horizon.

LOSC keeping hold of Zhegrova for now

Edon Zhegrova of Lille in action during the UEFA Champions League league phase match between Lille OSC and Juventus FC, in Lille, France, 05 November 2024. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

In a press conference today, LOSC President Letang laid out the situation from his point of view.

“He trained with us, he’s here and at the disposal of the coach,” said Letang.

“This is because there’s a good chance he will be with us this season. I know (Juventus director) Damien Comolli very well, we’ve spoken several times since he took over at Juventus.

“It’s true we had some discussions a few weeks ago. The door was perhaps a little more open then than it is today. My position is that Edon is staying with us this season.

“Besides, at this moment, we have not received an offer. The Italian media tend to get carried away. There is no agreement at all and no discussion of Edon departing for Italy.”

Lille midfielder and Juventus target Edon Zhegrova celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Lille LOSC and RC Lens at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, northern France on March 29, 2024. (Photo by DENIS CHARLET / AFP) (Photo by DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images)

The Italian media has reported that Zhegrova agreed personal terms with Juventus and would give them the preference for the next step in his career.

The Kosovo international is 26 years old and would be the replacement in Turin for Nico Gonzalez, so the Argentine needs to be sold first.

He missed the season opener with a muscular problem, but is available for this weekend.