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Juventus sets condition to send Di Gregorio to France on loan

Juventus want Michele Di Gregorio to leave their squad this summer as they have a new number one and would like him to get regular game time this term.If he stays in Turin, he would not play enough ma...

Juventus sets condition to send Di Gregorio to France on loan

Juventus has laid down a condition for loaning goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio to French club Olympique Marseille for the upcoming season. The Italian side desires Di Gregorio to depart their squad this summer as they have secured a new number one and want him to gain regular playing time. If Di Gregorio remains with Juventus, he is unlikely to secure enough matches, and the Bianconeri hope to assist him in regaining his form through a temporary stint abroad.

Di Gregorio, previously with Monza, was once considered the best goalkeeper in Serie A. However, his performance since joining Juventus has not met expectations; some believe he has even regressed. A primary issue stems from a lack of consistency, albeit he has produced some impressive performances for Juventus in the past.

The Bianconeri see Di Gregorio as a top-tier player who merely requires a change of environment, and a move to France could provide him with the opportunity to play more matches and rebuild his confidence. Therefore, Juventus hopes that a short-term loan to Marseille would be advantageous for both the player and the club. Nonetheless, there is a crucial condition that must be met before the transfer can materialize.

Juventus demands that Marseille assume responsibility for Di Gregorio's wages during his time in France. Marseille is prepared to meet this condition, and it is a prerequisite for the goalkeeper's loan from Juventus.

The arrangement could be mutually beneficial if an agreement can be reached. For Marseille, Di Gregorio would represent an additional backup option in goal, while Juventus would grant their new first-choice goalkeeper increased responsibility. At present, Di Gregorio's future remains unclear, but Juventus remains firm in their desire for him to depart on loan.

They firmly believe that regular football elsewhere could aid in his recovery of his peak form while simultaneously enabling their new number one to establish himself as the club's primary goalkeeper.

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