Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr open talks to bring former Arsenal and Juventus star to Saudi Pro League side
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr have reportedly opened talks with Juventus to sign goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.
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Szczesny been at Juventus since 2017
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WHAT HAPPENED?
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Saudi Pro League side have begun talks to sign the Poland international. He adds the Italian outfit are prepared to sell the 34-year-old, with Monza's Michele Di Gregorio seemingly set to join for £15.3 million ($19.4m). Moreover, a new contract is likely to come the way of backup stopper Mattia Perin, opening the door for a Szczesny exit.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Szczesny is out of contract at Juventus in 2025, so selling him this summer for a fee makes financial sense. He has played 252 times for the Serie A team and has been a successful signing since leaving Arsenal seven years ago. But it seems a new chapter in his career is approaching.
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DID YOU KNOW?
During his time with the Old Lady, the Pole has won three Serie A titles, the Coppa Italia three times, and two Italian Super Cups. In that time, he has continued to rack up caps for his country, with the veteran currently sitting at 81 to date.
WHAT NEXT?
While the former Roma and Brentford loanee deliberates on his future, he is set to represent Poland in Euro 2024, with his country facing the Netherlands, Austria and France in the group stages.