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Igor Tudor has confirmed that new signing Edon Zhegrova isn’t anticipated to be instantly out there for following his nine-month damage lay-off, however has hinted at when Bianconeri supporters may get to see their deadline day recruit on the pitch for the primary time.

Zhegrova at a value of €18m together with bonuses, becoming a member of alongside Lois Openda, who additionally joined the Previous Girl on deadline day.

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The Kosovan, nevertheless, has not performed competitively since December 2024 because of a severe adductor damage, which stored him out of the entire second half of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season.

Juventus weren’t delay by the participant’s medical historical past, and determined to proceed in a cope with Lille regardless.

Tudor reveals when Zhegrova might make Juventus debut

Edon Zhegrova indicators his Juventus contract with Damien Comolli

Tudor, talking at his pre-match press convention forward of the Derby d’Italia in opposition to fierce rivals Inter this weekend, hinted at when Zhegrova may function competitively for Juventus.

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“Two gamers have arrived to assist us. Openda straight away, Edon not instantly as a result of he’s coming off a protracted interval with out taking part in,” Tudor mentioned.

“Now he must regain health, construct power, legs and lungs. He gained’t be known as up for the subsequent two video games; then, from Verona, we’ll progressively convey him into the squad.”

Juventus’s subsequent two matches fall in opposition to Inter in Serie A, after which in opposition to Borussia Dortmund within the first spherical of the Champions League league part. Each fixtures will likely be performed in Turin.

The subsequent sport after that can come away in opposition to Hellas Verona in Serie A on September 20, which is when Tudor hinted Zhegrova may begin to be bled into the Juve first-team.