Italian newspapers counsel that Juventus’ 1-0 loss in opposition to Cagliari on Saturday highlighted the Bianconeri’s want for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Juventus suffered their second defeat underneath Spalletti final evening, seeing Cagliari safe a 1-0 win on the Unipol Domus.
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‘Juventus want Mateta’
Gazzetta dello Sport’s entrance web page on January 18, 2026: ‘Juventus want Mateta’
The Bianconeri dominated possession and had a number of possibilities to attain, however the Sardinians netted the winner within the second half with Luca Mazzitelli by way of a free-kick routine.
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Common view contained in the stadium previous to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD1 match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund at Juventus Stadium on September 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)
La dello Sport reacted to Juventus’ defeat, writing on its that the Outdated Girl “wants Mateta.”
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Likewise, the Tuttosport headline was: “Juve, Mateta straight away!”
Juventus able to ship supply for Mateta
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace celebrates with the followers throughout an Emirates FA Cup trophy parade after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Selhurst Park on Could 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photograph by Richard Pelham/Getty Pictures)
A number of sources, together with Sky Sport Italia and Fabrizio Romano, declare that the Bianconeri have held constructive talks with the striker’s entourage.
In accordance with Sky, the Serie A giants will ship a proposal to signal the French ahead on which turns into obligatory if Juventus qualify for the Champions League or the Europa League.