Juventus signed Teun Koopmeiners last season with the expectation that he would elevate the team to a new level and become a defining presence in midfield.
Teun Koopmeiners has now spent at least 18 months at Juventus, yet he has still struggled to rediscover the form that once made him one of the most coveted midfielders in Europe.
Reports claim that Galatasaray Vice-President Abdullah Kavukcu has landed in Italy to hold talks for several Serie A midfielders, including Teun Koopmeiners, Davide Frattesi and Youssouf Fofana.
Earlier this week, Juventus reportedly received a proposal from Galatasaray, who set their sights on Teun Koopmeiners. Needless to say, the news excited a large section of Bianconeri supporters who have been dissatisfied with the player’s performances, to put it lightly.
Teun Koopmeiners has been linked with a potential departure from Juventus as he continues to struggle to replicate the performances that marked his time at Atalanta.
Galatasaray are reportedly interested in Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners and will try to acquire his services in January. This news is based on a report from Turkish portal Fanatik (via IlBianconero).
The Serie A Disciplinary Commission has inflicted a two-match ban on Lazio midfielder Toma Basic, while Teun Koopmeiners, Mattia Zaccagni and Torbjorn Heggem are among those suspended for one.
After picking up his fifth yellow card in Serie A this season, Juventus star Teun Koopmeiners will skip the contest against Roma. After collecting a vital away win over Bologna on Sunday, the Bianconeri will host another direct rival for a Champions League spot on Saturday.
Juventus are duly focused on escaping Naples with a positive result, but a yellow card for Teun Koopmeiners would signal more trouble. Since he was appointed the club’s new manager, Luciano Spalletti has been operating with a thin defensive department that has been ravaged by injuries.
Teun Koopmeiners has finally found some confidence in his new Juventus role and can leave circa 60 million doubts (including bonuses) behind him. The former Atalanta player had felt the pressure of that €60m paid by Juve a couple of summers ago to take him away from Bergamo, having struggled to replicate that kind of form in Turin.
Teun Koopmeiners feels the ‘vibe is positive’ at Juventus under Luciano Spalletti and he is relishing his new role in defence. ‘I can help the team here.’ The home match against Cagliari kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium at 17.00 GMT.
Teun Koopmeiners has recently featured as part of Juventus’ defence in several matches, as it appears the midfielder has found a temporary role in which he can perform effectively.
Teun Koopmeiners insists he feels ‘comfortable’ in this new tactical role as a defender for Juventus, but identifies what went wrong in their 0-0 draw with Torino.
Former Juventus goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar believes that Luciano Spalletti and the stability that he brings will help bring the best out of Teun Koopmeiners
Teun Koopmeiners is enjoying a new lease on life at Juventus since the arrival of Luciano Spalletti, but Ivan Zazzaroni was bewildered and equally amused by the player’s recent comments.
Helping Teun Koopmeiners return to his Atalanta glory has been a priority for the coaches who have alternated on the Juventus bench. Luciano Spalletti has taken an unusual route to achieve it, with a promising first impression.
Teun Koopmeiners reveals he spoke to Juventus directors and Luciano Spalletti about his role and highlights the ‘positive spirit’ in the dressing room under the new coach.
One of the biggest failures of Juventus’ last two managers has been their inability to get the best out of Teun Koopmeiners, who joined the Bianconeri in the summer of 2024.
Despite having just one training session with Juventus, new head coach Luciano Spalletti actioned some peculiar tweaks to the Bianconeri tactics in their match against Cremonese on Saturday evening.
A year ago, everyone thought Teun Koopmeiners would show his worth at Juventus, but the Dutchman continues to struggle, and he might be given just a few more chances to fustify his €60m price tag.