Fiorentina return for Rugani as Juventus look to cut wage bill
Daniele Rugani, who came through the Fiorentina academy before joining Juventus in 2015, is reportedly close to rejoining the Viola on loan. The move is part of Juventus' ongoing effort to trim their salary expenditure, which has been a major priority for the club's sporting directors. Rugani spent last season on loan at Cagliari, making 22 appearances, but does not feature in Juventus' plans under their current management. Fiorentina see the 27-year-old centre-back as a valuable reinforcement for their defensive line.
Read the full story at football-italia.netThis transfer highlights Juventus' continued financial restructuring, with high-earning fringe players being moved off the books. For Fiorentina, acquiring a experienced Serie A centre-back on loan is a low-cost strengthening of their defence. Rugani's career has stagnated at Juventus, and a return to Florence could provide a platform to revive his career, though his recent form has been inconsistent. The deal, if completed, benefits both clubs' short-term objectives.
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