Juventus aren’t considering just veterans to substitute for Gleison Bremer and have been monitoring Jorrel Hato for a few months. Considering his hefty price tag, they were setting the stage for summer pursuit. However, losing their defensive cornerstone could accelerate their plans, Calciomercato informs.

The talent has quickly earned the trust of new coach Francesco Farioli. He has played five times so far, scoring once and assisting twice. The Bianconeri scouts have drafted rave reviews, also because of his versatility since he can play as a left-back too.

Ajax quickly realized his potential and locked him up with a contract until 2028 last March. They aim to keep him long term. Therefore, Juventus and other possible suitors will have to tender at least €30M for the bid to even be considered.

The Old Lady had already asked for information about the starlet while brokering the transfer on loan of Daniele Rugani to the Dutch team last summer. The 18-year-old has already 74 appearances under his belt. He debuted with the senior national team last November.

Our Take on Juventus and Hato

A long-term solution would be better than a band-aid, but they probably won’t have that much to spend in January, and the competition figures to be fierce. Even should they keep Pierre Kalulu, which is very likely, they are one man short, preferably a lefty, as Danilo is long on the tooth. He’d fit like a glove and has huge upside, but the Premier League sides are surely keen too, plus Ajax aren’t easy to persuade.

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