Pjanic tells Juventus to sign Man City star if they can’t afford Tonali
Former Juventus star Miralem Pjanic feels the Bianconeri should sign Bernardo Silva next summer if they can’t afford Sandro Tonali.
Former Roma and Juventus star Pjanic is currently in Dubai, working to become a qualified football agent. The 35-year-old released an interview with Gazzetta to discuss their former Serie A clubs after a spectacular 3-3 draw at the Stadio Olimpico last Sunday.
Pjanic on Roma and Juventus transfers
“Gasperini is doing a great job in Rome and what an impact Malen has had,” Pjanic said.
“But the other night, Juventus showed their DNA, the ‘until the end’ spirit. The race for the Champions League is still 11 matches long and Juve can qualify.”
Pjanic worked with Spalletti at Roma and is not surprised by the improvements the Bianconeri have shown under the Italian tactician, although the Old Lady still sits sixth in the standings, four points below fourth-placed Roma.
“No, because it’s the right move. In Rome, I was coached for six months by Luciano. He’s a top manager,” said the former midfielder.
“Spalletti has given the team a clear identity, and the club now needs stability to start winning again. Spalletti is the right man to begin a new cycle, but obviously, he’s not enough. At least three top-level signings will be needed, one for each department.”
Reports in January suggested Juventus had already begun preliminary talks with Bernardo Silva, whose contract at Manchester City expired in June.
“Locatelli has adapted very well to Spalletti’s style of play; now, he has to keep it up,” Pjanic noted.
“However, in the summer, if they can’t afford Tonali, then I’ll go for Bernardo. He’s the champion Juventus needs Quality, personality, experience and charisma. Bernardo makes you take the next step.”
Juventus also hope to extend Dusan Vlahovic’s contract, and Pjanic had some advice for the Serbian international.
“I would tell him: Are you sure you’ll find a better place than Juventus and Turin, an extraordinary club and city to play in? It’s not easy. I say from personal experience,” he said.
“I’m convinced Vlahovic can have a record-breaking season with Spalletti. Luciano has brought the best out of every striker. Dzeko, Icardi, Osimhen. I also have faith in David. Lille is not Juventus, but you don’t score 25 goals per season by chance. As Allegri would say, calm down…”
Weston McKennie and Kenan Yildiz have recently extended their contracts in Turin. Would the Turkish star have made it to the starting XI in Pjanic’s Juventus?
“He would certainly have been in the squad; then he would have to battle it out with Dybala, Douglas Costa and Ronaldo,” the ex-Bianconeri star replied.
“Yildiz is extremely strong; now it’s up to him to prove it: the future is his. He has fantastic skills.”