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Paulo Dybala first burst onto the scene in the 2014-15 Serie A season, making 23 goal contributions for Palermo. Juventus soon came calling for the Argentine, snapping him up for a €41million fee in 2015.
He was expected to be the undisputed star of Juve, ruling the Italian top-division with an iron fist. Unfortunately, injuries and fitness issues have kept him from racking up the numbers many expected. So far, he has managed to take part in 283 games for the Bianconeri, netting 113 goals and providing 48 assists.
The forward’s current contract with the Old Lady expires in June 2022, meaning he will be free to leave at the end of the season.
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With no new offers on the table, the player is set to depart as a free agent (via Fabrizio Romano). Several top European clubs are expected to vie for his signature.
Below, we will take a look at Dybala's five possible destinations:
#5 Manchester United
Manchester United are in need of reinforcements in all areas of the pitch. With Anthony Martial out on loan at Sevilla and Marcus Rashford’s future still up in the air, according to the Guardian, the Red Devils could do with a player of Dybala’s skill set.
The Argentine could be a marquee signing for United and would give the fans something to look forward to after a dreadful season.
The Red Devils are also in the hunt for a new manager, which bodes well for Dybala. If the forward joins the club in the summer and finds a new coach, they can work together to figure out a system that works.
At present, Manchester United do not use a second-striker, but having a player like Dybala could change things quickly at Old Trafford.
#4 Liverpool
Manchester United’s arch-rivals Liverpool are also believed (via Express) to be in the hunt for Paulo Dybala. Unlike United, who are in dire need of Dybala’s qualities, Liverpool have no reason to be desperate for the Argentine.
With Luis Diaz, Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino, and the prolific Mohamed Salah at his disposal, Jurgen Klopp is spoilt for options up top. Unless Mane and Salah leave due to contract disputes, Liverpool could find it difficult to fit Dybala into the starting XI.
Dybala is excellent at holding up the ball, combines well with his teammates, and is eager to work off the ball.
The player could thrive in a false nine role for the Merseysiders, but Klopp might need to have some unpleasant conversations with some of his players to make it happen.
#3 Tottenham Hotspur
Top-four chasing Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur have long been interested in bringing Juventus forward Paulo Dybala to north London.
According to Football.London, Spurs nearly completed his transfer ahead of the 2019-20 campaign, but the move fell through on deadline day. The north Londoners did not approach the Bianconeri over the next two seasons but could rejoin the race at the end of the campaign.
With the Juventus forward's contract set to expire at the end of the season, Tottenham could get him on a free transfer. This would allow them to offer him higher wages, making the deal a lot more lucrative for the 28-year-old.
Additionally, his friend Rodrigo Bentancur is currently at Spurs, which could sway Dybala at an emotional level as well.
To top it off, if Tottenham Hotspur do not manage to secure Champions League football next season, Harry Kane could move to greener pastures, according to Football.London.
If Kane does leave, Antonio Conte will have a capable replacement in the form of the Argentine.
#2 Inter Milan
The rivalry between Juventus and Inter Milan is a fierce one. Last season, the Nerazzurri beat the Bianconeri to the punch in the Serie A title race, ending the Old Lady's nine-season title-winning streak.
Dybala was on the receiving end of last year's disappointment but could very well join Juve's eternal rivals next season.
As per Sempre Inter, the Juve star has agreed to meet with Inter’s agents in the coming days and could very well complete the transfer.
If the Argentina international moves to the San Siro, Inter’s Lautaro Martinez could depart the club and possibly join a Premier League outfit, according to the Liverpool Echo.
#1 Paris Saint-Germain
Mauricio Pochettino’s Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have been under fire for a few weeks now. They recently endured a crushing defeat at the hands of Real Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16 and were beaten by rivals Monaco in Ligue 1.
A major revamp seems to be on the horizon and Dybala could be one to lead the catwalk for incoming stars.
If Kylian Mbappe does not renew his contract and leaves for free at the end of the season, the Argentina international could be his perfect replacement. The 28-year-old could strike up a partnership with his compatriot Lionel Messi and offer his impressive work rate to PSG’s often-lazy forward line.
His versatility could also come in handy for PSG and allow Mauricio Pochettino (or anyone who replaces him) to try out different systems. Dybala could just be the player PSG need to mask the imminent absence of the explosive Mbappe.
