Luciano Spalletti explains he is ‘curious’ to see Edon Zhegrova get his first Juventus start, admitting this is a ‘fundamental match’ against Pafos for their Champions League future.
Edon Zhegrova moved to Juventus after several months of inactivity caused by an injury sustained at Lille. Despite this setback, he is widely regarded as one of the finest attackers in Europe when judged purely on technical quality.
Juventus have received a significant fitness boost ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid, as two key players, Edon Zhegrova and Fabio Miretti, have recovered and are included in the squad.
Juventus are enduring miserable times ahead of Wednesday’s showdown against Real Madrid, but they’ll be hoping to regain the services of Fabio Miretti and Edon Zhegrova.
Juventus confirmed the 21-man squad that travelled to Como to take on Cesc Fabregas’ side in Sunday’s early kickoff. The Bianconeri haven’t tasted victory in their last five fixtures across all competitions, sharing spoils on every occasion.
Igor Tudor says Kenan Yildiz won’t rest in Juventus’ away game at Como, while Edon Zhegrova won’t be available due to a hip injury. Juventus coach Tudor previewed Sunday’s Serie A clash against Como at a pre-match press conference.
Mirko Di Natale of TuttoJuve reports that Juventus also had an interest in the South Korean last summer before deciding to pursue Edon Zhegrova. “A small behind-the-scenes detail that can be revealed about Juventus is linked to Kang-in Lee,” Di Natale wrote on X.
Edon Zhegrova has yet to start a match for Juventus since making the move to Turin in the summer, but it is already clear that he is a player of considerable quality.
Edon Zhegrova has begun to feature for Juventus in recent matches, gaining a few minutes on the pitch as he works towards full integration with the team.
Edon Zhegrova has featured as a substitute in Juventus’ last two matches, with the club carefully managing his return to competitive action. The Kosovar winger joined from Lille during the recent transfer window but has endured a difficult year, having been sidelined with injury since the beginning of 2024.
Igor Tudor initially stated that Edon Zhegrova would not be ready to feature in Juventus’ fixtures against Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund. However, in a surprising turn, the Kosovar winger was handed his debut against Borussia Dortmund.
Igor Tudor has confirmed that new signing Edon Zhegrova is not expected to be immediately available for Juventus following his nine-month injury lay-off,
Edon Zhegrova was among the final acquisitions made by Juventus during the most recent transfer window, arriving on deadline day. The club regard him as an important figure for their current project and is pleased to have secured his services.
Michele Padovano has commented on Juventus’ transfer activities this summer, highlighting the club’s efforts to ensure they have a strong and competitive squad for the season.
Edon Zhegrova is ‘proud’ to have joined Juventus, but admits he still needs to recover full fitness: ‘I’ll be able to play very soon.’ Zhegrova joined Juventus on a permanent transfer from Lille on deadline day and was unveiled at a press conference at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Thursday.
Nicolas Gonzalez completed a deadline-day switch from Juventus to Atletico Madrid, a move that simultaneously allowed the Bianconeri to secure the services of Edon Zhegrova.
Edon Zhegrova was not selected for international duty with Kosovo during the current break, which meant he remained in Turin rather than travelling abroad.
Edon Zhegrova emerged as one of the most sought-after players in Europe during the summer transfer window, attracting interest from several clubs. Despite these opportunities, he chose to wait for a move to Juventus, demonstrating a clear preference for the Bianconeri.
Igor Tudor and his staff will have an important decision to make regarding the availability of new Juventus signing Edon Zhegrova ahead of the Inter clash.
Juventus saved the best for last in a relatively quiet summer, shelling out about €60M for Lois Openda and Edon Zhegrova on deadline day. Their only other real addition was Joao Mario from Porto.
Juventus have officially confirmed the signing of Edon Zhegrova who penned a five-year contract with the club on deadline day. The Bianconeri stepped up their interest in the LOSC Lille winger in recent days, and they have been able to unlock the operation after sending Nico Gonzalez to Atletico Madrid on loan with an obligation to buy.
Lille winger Edon Zhegrova is on the verge of joining Juventus, especially after the negotiations with Atletico Madrid found a breakthrough for Nico Gonzalez.
Lille president OIiver Letang admitted to having had some contacts with Juventus regarding Edon Zhegrova but affirmed that the ace wouldn’t depart this summer.
Juventus have made an inquiry about Edon Zhegrova as a late-window flier once they trim their squad. The Bianconeri are finally close to completing some sales, which would open up roster spots and resources.