Lucumi reveals Cuadrado encouraged Juventus move: 'He told me I had to come here'
Bologna centre-back Jhon Lucumi has publicly stated that Juan Cuadrado, who spent seven seasons at Juventus, encouraged him to make the move to the Allianz Stadium. The comments come amid ongoing speculation linking the Colombian defender with a transfer to Juventus. Lucumi has impressed in Serie A with Bologna, and his comments suggest there has been at least informal contact about a potential move. The revelation adds weight to transfer rumors that have been circulating in Italian media about Juventus' defensive recruitment plans.
Read the full story at football-italia.netLucumi's comments pull back the curtain on the player-to-player networking that often shapes transfer decisions in Serie A. Cuadrado's endorsement carries weight given his decorated history at Juventus and his connection to the Colombian national team setup alongside Lucumi. For Juventus, defensive reinforcement remains a priority following an inconsistent campaign, and a ball-playing centre-back of Lucumi's profile fits the mold of what they have been targeting. Whether this translates into a concrete bid will depend on Bologna's valuation and Juventus' budget, but the player's openness to the move is now on the record.
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