According to the latest report from Turin Sporting News, there has been a hiccup in the transfer market this summer, as Juve midfield general Locatelli had received an offer from Marseille, but the Italy international decided to stay at Juventus after much deliberation, rejecting a call-up from his mentor De Zerbi.
Reports suggest that there was a time of uncertainty over Locatelli's future a few weeks ago. His mentor, Marseille boss De Zerbi, personally threw him an olive branch to join Marseille and work together for the team's future. However, after weighing the pros and cons, Locatelli chose to stay at Juventus and continue playing for the Serie A giants.
This decision undoubtedly reflects Locatelli's deep affection for Juventus and his clear plan for his career. He understands that at a big club like Juventus, he will be able to get more chances to play and a higher competitive platform, which will be crucial for his personal improvement as well as his goal of returning to the Italian national team.
After Motta became the new head coach of Juventus, Locatelli showed even more drive and motivation than ever before. Motta gave Locatelli a lot of trust in his first training session with the team and put him back in his best position. This change made Locatelli a fish out of water and his performance continued to pick up.
Now, Locatelli has set his sights on a higher goal - a return to the Italian national team. He knows that in order to achieve this goal, he has to maintain his good performance and stable playing time in the club. Therefore, he will continue to train hard and play actively to contribute to Juventus and at the same time lay a solid foundation for his return to the national team.
