Juventus beat Parma as Nico Gonzalez makes impact
Carnevali said Kessie was 'not interested enough' in Juventus and suggested Jonathan David could still leave, with the club weighing transfer options amid injuries.
Nico Gonzalez said he 'missed the Juventus jersey' after scoring off the bench in the 2-0 win over Parma, dedicating his McKennie-style celebration to the injured midfielder.
Jhon Lucumi made his first Juventus start as Spalletti reshuffled amid injuries, with Jonathan David behind Kolo Muani and Jeremie Boga and Conceicao out wide.
Juventus open their 2026-27 Europa League league phase at home to NEC on 17 September and finish at the Allianz Stadium against Real Sociedad on 28 January.
Juventus forward Jeff Ekhator suffered fresh leg discomfort in training, days after returning from a hamstring strain, leaving Kolo Muani as Spalletti's only reliable no. 9.
Atalanta have opened talks for former Juventus winger Samuel Mbangula, who left for Werder Bremen last summer after scoring 4 goals and adding 5 assists for Juve in 2024-25.
Juventus missed out on Franck Kessie, who rejoined Atalanta on a multi-year deal, with Spalletti citing financial fair play limits unless players are sold.
Nico Gonzalez changed the game off the bench, scoring and helping to create Teun Koopmeiners' goal as Juventus beat Parma 2-0, despite first-half jeers and concern over Andrea Cambiaso's ankle injury.
Juventus are pushing to sign Pape Matar Sarr after he 'asked to leave' Tottenham, but Spurs want a conditional obligation to buy rather than Juve's loan with option.
Spalletti defended Juventus' 2-0 win over Parma as 'a great performance', praised constant pressure and said a new midfielder may be needed if Khephren Thuram requires surgery.
Juventus defender Juan Cabal is a target for Atalanta, who have joined Bologna in tracking the Colombian after Jhon Lucumi's move to Turin.
