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Juventus make initial contact for Club Brugge’s Joel Ordonez
TL;DR
Juventus has initiated contact regarding Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez as they consider options for a new centre-back. The club is moving away from pursuing Marcos Senesi while also in touch with Lazio's Mario Gila.
Key points
- Juventus is seeking a new centre-back.
- Contact has been made with Joel Ordonez of Club Brugge.
- The club is no longer pursuing Marcos Senesi.
- Juventus is also interested in Lazio's Mario Gila.
- Ordonez has been a consistent player for Club Brugge for three seasons.
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Juventus make initial contact for Club Brugge’s Joel Ordonez
Serie A side Juventus can end up needing a new centre-back in the summer, with several names mentioned as targets. It now seems like the candidacy of Club Brugge’s Joe Ordonez is rising.
Italian sides have previously looked at the Ecudorian centre-back, who has been a consistent player for the Belgian club for about three seasons now.
Alfredo Pedulla has reported that Juve have pretty much abandoned the trail of Marcos Senesi. This doesn’t mean their hunt for a centre-back is up, with contact made for Lazio’s Mario Gila.
But most importantly, it is Ordonez whose profile has gained prominence and initial contact has been made for the 22-year-old too. It is believed the defender is on his way out of the Belgian side, with two Premier League clubs also interested.
As of now, Club Brugge want €40 million and the situations of Federico Gatti and Bremer can dictate his possible switch to Turin.
English interest can prove decisive
Premier League teams have been keeping an eye on Ordonez for a while now and that is why links have never really gone away.
Q&A
Why is Juventus interested in Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge?
Juventus is looking for a new centre-back and sees Joel Ordonez as a rising candidate due to his consistent performance over the past three seasons.
What other centre-backs are Juventus considering besides Ordonez?
Juventus has also made contact with Lazio's Mario Gila as part of their search for a new centre-back.
What happened to Juventus's pursuit of Marcos Senesi?
Juventus has reportedly abandoned their pursuit of Marcos Senesi as they explore other defensive options.
