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Despite having Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, Juventus ended a below-par season with just the Serie A and the Supercoppa Italiana in their cabinet. To make matters worse, Massimiliano Allegri, the Juventus manager, vacated his post at the end of the season, after failing to deliver the Champions League in his five seasons at Turin.
Interestingly, the Old Lady won the Serie A title in each and every one of those five years but failed in Europe. Twice they reached the finals of the Champions League, only to end up on losing sides against Spanish oppositions. Perhaps his failure in securing European success was the underlying reason for Allegri's departure.
As of now, Juventus are ringing in the changes again. They are yet to appoint a manager, but Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is reported to be very close to taking charge. However, it is clear that Juventus needs a few subtle changes in their team to ensure that they can compete in Europe and even challenge for the big trophy. Today, we take a look at three signings that will make Juventus unstoppable next season.
#3 Joao Felix (Portugal, Benfica)
The Portuguese youngster is considered by many to be the brightest prospect in world football to come out of the nation since Cristiano Ronaldo. That probably explains why every big club in Europe are eager to add the teenager to their squad and are even willing to pay insane amounts of money for him. It is not a surprise that Juventus are also monitoring him this summer.
Joao Felix broke into the scene last season and took the football world by a storm. He scored 15 goals and picked up 9 assists from 26 appearances in the league last season. The teenager is extremely gifted with the ball at his feet and is capable of playing across the front line. His vision with the ball is extraordinary and many times last season, he has split the entire opposition defense with an unimaginable pass.
The Portuguese also has a brilliant close control and is extremely comfortable at tight spaces, which is why he is also compared to Bernardo Silva. The teenager's off the ball movements are also spectacular.
Joao Felix is already the complete package, perhaps he only has to bulk up to match the physical aspects of the game as he grows up. As such, having the teenager in the team will give Juventus two added advantages. First, they will have a spectacular talent in their hands who will help them in their quest for excellence. Second, they will have the heir to Ronaldo already in their ranks.
#2 Matthijs de Ligt (Netherlands, Ajax)
The Dutchman has enjoyed a fantastic season with Ajax and drew the attention of top clubs in Europe due to his eye-catching performances. It is no wonder now that de Ligt is the center of a ferocious tussle between a few European Heavyweights, all of whom are vying for his services next season. Juventus is one of them and if they can manage to get the Dutchman, it could prove to be vital in their quest for European Glory.
Giorgio Chiellini will be 35 years old at the start of the season and Bonucci is already 32. Juve needs someone to carry on the mantle and de Ligt could reign supreme at the heart of the defence for years to come. The Dutchman is very good with the ball at his feet and despite his age, is extremely strong. He has a very level head on his shoulders and has looked like a defensive leader who could be the backbone of the Juventus team in the future.
If Matthijs de Ligt can be convinced to join Juventus, the Serie A Champions will become the firm favourites to dominate in Europe for years to come.
#1 Paul Pogba (France, Manchester United)
The final jigsaw of the puzzle is Paul Pogba. Despite all the fire power in this Juventus team, there is a clear lack of a pass master, a midfield maestro and a man who can dictate the proceedings from the midfield. This is the reason why the Serie A Champions are desperate to bring Pogba to Turin and are even willing to offer a host of players in a swap deal to convince United.
With Pogba in the team, Juventus will have someone to spot those passes and thread those long balls from the deep. The Frenchman is quite comfortable as a part of the midfield three at Turin, it was here that he became one of the world's best midfielders. He can easily find his long lost form and once he fits in, Pogba will be a menace.
The Frenchman will be the perfect man to fire Ronaldo back to the form that he enjoyed in Real and will contribute goals from the midfield himself. With Matthijs de Ligt marshalling the defence, Pogba dictating the midfield and Joao Felix partnering Ronaldo in the attack, Juventus could become unstoppable next season. But only if the Serie A Champions manage to get all three this summer.
