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Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 7

Juventus are one booking away from major defensive crisis against Bologna

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.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 2

Juventus, Lazio and Como midfielders at risk of suspension in Week 14

Juventus’s Teun Koopmeiners, Lazio’s Matteo Guendouzi and Como’s Maximo Perrone are among the list of 12 players at risk of being suspended in the 14th

Atalanta News / Football Italia / November 30

The new Koopmeiners is worth 60 million plus bonus for Juventus

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.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / November 29

Koopmeiners: ‘Juventus have positive vibe under Spalletti’ and new role

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.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 21

Koopmeiners set to return to midfield as Juventus injury crisis eases

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.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 8

Koopmeiners: ‘I feel comfortable in new Juventus role’

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.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / November 7

Van Der Sar thinks Spalletti stability will help Koopmeiners and advises Di Gregorio

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

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 6

Zazzaroni ridicules Koopmeiners statements: 'Giuntoli paid €60m for a fullback'

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.

Atalanta News / The Cult of Calcio / November 6

Struggling Juventus Star Revitalized by Role Change

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.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / November 4

Koopmeiners spoke to Juventus and Spalletti about his role: ‘Much better’ now

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.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 4

Spalletti explains new Juventus roles for Koopmeiners and McKennie

Luciano Spalletti explains how he is using Teun Koopmeiners and Weston McKennie on his Juventus Champions League debut against Sporting CP this evening.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 4

Fabio Capello discusses Koopmeiners’ new role against Cremonese

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.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 1

Juventus coach Spalletti experiments with Koopmeiners in tactical gambit

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.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 1

Can Spalletti revive Koopmeiners for Juventus?

Luciano Spalletti faces the task of maximising the potential of several players at Juventus, with Teun Koopmeiners a key focus. The Dutch midfielder was signed last season after an impressive spell with Atalanta, during which he played a pivotal role in their Europa League success.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / October 28

Report: Juventus eye €50m Dortmund midfielder as gift for new head coach

Teun Koopmeiners’ difficult start to life at Juventus is increasingly becoming a talking point in Turin. The Dutch midfielder arrived with the expectation of becoming a key part of the new project, but performances so far have fallen short of the level shown at Atalanta.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / October 25

Marchisio identifies biggest issue for struggling Juventus midfielder

Claudio Marchisio insists that struggling Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners needs a ‘well-defined’ role and context, as ‘identity’ is the most important thing for a team.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / October 23

Koopmeiners blames playing role for Juventus struggles: 'I discussed it with the coach'

Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners believes he’s been impeded by his playing position, which is partially to blame for his underwhelming displays. The Bianconeri spent almost nine months chasing the Dutchman before finally securing an agreement with Atalanta in August 2024.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / October 18

Final calls for 60m Juventus flop Koopmeiners

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.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / October 16

Juventus set asking price for Koopmeiners; but one issue persists

Juventus would be happy to offload Teun Koopmeiners as soon as possible, as they hope to find a buyer willing to meet their price. The 27-year-old was a late addition to the Netherlands squad that beat Malta and Finland during the October international both by four unanswered goals.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / October 14

Juventus flop returns to Turin after zero international minutes

Teun Koopmeiners experienced a setback in his career when he did not feature for the Netherlands during the recent international break. Initially overlooked by Ronald Koeman, he was later called into the squad due to an injury within the Dutch team.

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