Are you 24 or older?

Help us verify your age by providing an honest response. This site contains gambling advertising for 24+.

Age-restricted content

You’re not old enough to view betting content. You’ll be redirected to the homepage.

alt
cm neto juve
Translated by

Juventus, continuous contact with Neto: he is the first choice to replace the injured Grabara, decision within the next few hours

At Juventus, as they weigh up which free-agent goalkeeper will replace the injured Grabara as Vicario's understudy, the prospect of Neto returning is gathering real momentum, with the Brazilian having already guarded the Bianconeri goal between 2015 and 2017.


According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Bianconeri are trying to get a deal over the line for the Brazilian goalkeeper, born in 1989: talks are ongoing to finalise his return to Turin.


  • WHY NETO

    Grabara's serious knee injury, which has ruled him out for the entire season, has forced Juventus into some big decisions. They know Pinsoglio, who has played six matches in nine years, cannot be the only alternative to Vicario. They need an experienced option at low cost. A safe pair of hands who can offer reassurance if called upon: Neto is the right name, also because he already knows Juventus. For the Under-23s, Radu, it is too early for the step up, while for the future they are working on Palmisani, from Frosinone.

  • Advertisement
  • The alternatives

    Neto is not the only name Juventus have assessed over the past two days. Ten players have been offered to the club. Among them, Cragno, Gomis and Cillessen stand out, along with Bruno Varela and Sergio Rico. Juventus have also taken a close look at the latter, as they have at Adam Stejskal, WSG Tirol's first-choice goalkeeper last season. Then there is Asmir Begovic, 39, who was at Leicester last year and who Massara brought to AC Milan in 2020 to serve as Donnarumma's backup

  • What has happened to Grabara

    Juventus' statement after Saturday's training-ground injury: "Following a twisting injury to his right knee sustained during this afternoon’s training session, Kamil Grabara underwent diagnostic tests at J|medical. The examinations revealed a lesion of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The player will undergo orthopaedic consultations in the coming days to determine the treatment pathway."

  • ENJOYED THIS STORY?

    Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

    Add as preferred source on Google