This is called a success story. Arrived this summer with a loan and an obligation to purchase estimated at six million euros, Arthur Theate is having a blast in Bologna! Except for a short stay on the bench when he arrived, the former Ostend player played almost everything. And his performances have not gone unnoticed.
This Thursday, Calciomercato even estimates that “Juventus and AC Milan clash for the jewel of Serie A”. Who could have predicted such a trajectory when he had not been retained by Standard two years ago?
This is not the first time that AC Milan has positioned itself for the one nicknamed El Leone (Editor’s note The Lion) in the Boot. Tuttosport had already announced that his name had been checked off by Milan recruiters. But this is the first time that Juventus’ name has come out in the media. “The Bianconeri and the Rossoneri intend to strike a blow in defence”commence Calciomercato. “Juve continue to work on the Antonio Rüdiger file. But the directors could also turn to a cheaper and younger alternative: Arthur Theate”says the article.
Above all, the competition will be fierce because the Devil, who started against Ireland, is very popular with Paolo Maldini. Rather flattering, especially for a central defender.
If the interest is real, there is nothing concrete yet, specifies the media. “After conquering Sinisa Mihajlovic, the call for a bigger team could come. A sale cannot be ruled out this summer.”
Solid defensively against the Bianconeri and Rossoneri, the Liégeois certainly scored points during the direct confrontations against these two clubs. He had notably resisted confirmed attackers like Giroud and Ibrahimovic or the new star of Serie A: Vlahovic. “With his left foot and his ability to play left-back if necessary, he would be the ideal partner for Matthijs de Ligt and Tomori”say our colleagues.
But what will be its price? It should oscillate between 15 and 20 million euros. “But the value of the player born in 2000 is increasing day by day. Arthur Theate is one of the nice surprises of this season in Serie A. And he could become a great full-back in the future.”
