Juventus have decided to exclude several players from their future plans, according to manager Thiago Motta. The list of players not included in the club’s project features Wojciech Szczesny, Weston McKennie, Mattia De Sciglio, Arthur Melo, Filip Kostic, Hans Nicolussi-Caviglia, and Daniele Rugani.
Manager’s Statement
Thiago Motta stated, “We are convinced this is the best decision possible,” indicating a strategic shift for the club.
Players Affected
- Wojciech Szczesny: The 33-year-old goalkeeper has been linked with a move to Al Nassr in a €5 million deal, as previously reported.
- Weston McKennie: The American midfielder was previously linked with a move to Tottenham, but the club decided not to pursue the transfer.
- Mattia De Sciglio: The defender was already excluded from the pre-season squad, as reported earlier.
- Arthur Melo: The Brazilian midfielder was also left out of the pre-season squad.
- Filip Kostic: The Serbian winger is another player not included in the club’s future plans.
- Hans Nicolussi-Caviglia: The young midfielder is also set to leave the club.
- Daniele Rugani: The Italian defender is among those excluded from the project.
This decision follows a series of moves by Juventus to reshape their squad ahead of the new season.