Ajax has reached a verbal agreement to sign 20-year-old Italian striker Diego Pugno from Juventus on a loan basis, according to reports from FCUpdate.nl and De Telegraaf. The deal, which reportedly involves no loan fee, will see Pugno initially join Jong Ajax, the club’s reserve team, with a structured option for a permanent transfer to follow.
Diego Pugno joins Ajax from Juventus on loan
Ajax is moving to bolster its attacking options by securing a verbal agreement for Diego Pugno. According to FCUpdate.nl, the 20-year-old forward will move from Juventus to Amsterdam on a loan deal. The transfer is described as a “free” loan, meaning Ajax will not pay a loan fee to the Italian giants for the duration of the player’s stay.
Reports from De Telegraaf and VoetbalPrimeur indicate that Pugno will be integrated into Jong Ajax.
The role of Jordi Cruijff in the recruitment
The acquisition of Pugno is being linked to the influence of Jordi Cruijff. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Cruijff played a significant role in pushing the deal forward, helping Ajax reach the verbal agreement with Juventus.
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Summary of reported deal terms
| Detail | Reported Terms |
|---|---|
| Player | Diego Pugno (20) |
| Origin Club | Juventus |
| Deal Type | Loan (Verbal Agreement) |
| Loan Fee | Free / No fee |
| Assignment | Jong Ajax |
| Additional Clauses | Option to buy included |
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