Juventus remains persistent in its pursuit of Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Díaz despite previous resistance from the player and the Spanish club, according to a report published by Tuttosport. The Italian sports daily detailed that the Turin club’s management has placed the 27-year-old playmaker firmly on their shortlist of future transfer targets, revisiting an interest that dates back to the previous summer transfer window.
Juventus Renews Interest After Previous Rejection
Juventus first attempted to secure the midfielder during the summer, going so far as to seek a scheduled meeting with Real Madrid through his representative. However, the player rejected the move to remain in the Spanish capital. Despite that setback, the Serie A club has included his name in a newly released internal report outlining future recruitment objectives, highlighting him as a primary target for the club’s midfield rebuilding plans.
Contract Status and Unsigned Extension at Real Madrid
Díaz currently remains under contract with Real Madrid through June 2027. Reporting indicates that an agreement to extend that commitment through the year 2030 has been informally reached and has sat on club president Florentino Pérez’s desk for nearly a year awaiting a formal signature. The Italian publication noted that the paperwork remains unsigned, existing as a simple stroke of a pen that continues to be postponed indefinitely.
Alternative Midfield Targets on the Italian Shortlist
Alongside the pursuit of the Real Madrid player, Tuttosport’s strategic outlook for the center of the midfield highlights two other prominent names. Stanislav Lobotka of Napoli features on the agenda as a player desired by manager Luciano Spalletti, though Napoli holds a unilateral option to extend Lobotka’s contract for an additional season. Mateo Kovacic also appears on the list as an ambitious target who would bring winning experience, with his current tenure at Manchester City drawing toward a close.
Historical Context of the Pursuit
The renewed attention from Turin follows a summer window where Juventus actively attempted to negotiate his transfer before the player opted to commit his immediate future to the reigning European champions.
