Report: Juventus following out-of-contract Roma stalwart

Juventus are reportedly interested in Roma star Lorenzo Pellegrini, who could be heading towards the exit door.

The 29-year-old is a youth product of the Giallorossi who left the Italian capital side in 2015 and went on to make a name for himself at Sassuolo, before returning to his original club in 2017.

The midfielder went on to cement himself as a stalwart for Roma, and then inherited the captain’s armband following Alessandro Florenzi’s departure.

Roma star Lorenzo Pellegrini could be available as a free agent next summer

This season, Pellegrini dropped the captaincy in favour of his compatriot Bryan Cristante, under the orders of Gian Piero Gasperini, who implemented a new hierarchy based on the number of appearances for the club.

Moreover, the Italian has been in and out of the starting lineup. He has thus far made eight appearances in Serie A, contributing with two goals, including the memorable winner against Lazio in the Derby della Capitale.