With the arrival of Dušan Vlahović and Denis Zakaria, the level of Juventus’ performances has risen significantly. The Old Lady has reached the desired position number four, which leads to the Champions League, and after a few mistakes by Inter, Napoli and Milan, many believe that the Turinese could get involved in the fight for the very top of Serie A.They are currently seven points behind the leading Rossoneri and Massimiliano Allegri won’t allow any talks of potentially winning the Scudetto, although that could change depending on the outcome of the big derby against Inter on April 3 at the Allianz Stadium.Sat 20:00: (5.50) Sampdoria (3.80) Juventus (1.65)Along with the domestic championship, Juventus players are active on two more fronts – in the Champions League, they will have a rematch of the eighth-finals against Villarreal after 1-1 in Spain, while in the semifinals of the Italian Cup, they will defend 1-0 from Florence.Several times recently, Allegri pointed out the great self-confidence the team gained through the quick adaptation of Vlahović and Zakaria, who have helped the team immensely since their debut. One player of the squad, however, could see the end of the season quite distracted, and due to his influence on the team – that would not work out well at all.We are talking about Paulo Dybala, whose negotiations with the club management on the new contract have been quite long. The current one expires at the end of the season, and if it is not extended, the Argentine will be able to leave Juventus as a free agent.Allegri wants Pogba back in Italy, Juve offers a three-year dealOn that occasion, captain Giorgio Chiellini, who was in the same situation last summer, spoke out.”The most important thing is to concentrate on his game and the pitch. Leo Messi and I won the trophy with Argentina and Italy despite the fact that we were without a contract at the time. Such situations are common in modern football, it is best to stay focused on the pitch,” said the experienced stopper.Chiellini triumphed at the EURO 2020 with Italy last summer, and only a few weeks later signed a contract for an additional year with Juventus, while Messi finally won a big trophy with the national team in July 2021, leading Argentina to the top of South America.More details about Paulo Dybala’s career could be known at a club meeting on Friday. It is no secret that the two sides disagree about the number that the 28-year-old forward should earn annually. It currently amounts to 8 million USD net, and Dybala’s representatives are asking for an increase to at least 8.8 million, plus an additional 2.2 million USD through potential bonuses. A five-year contract is also required, while Juventus are changing their minds due to Vlahovic’s good games and frequent injuries of the Argentinian, so they are currently even closer to offering less than what he already earns – 7.7 million USD per season, for three years. It is unlikely that Dybala will accept that…Wed 23:00: (1.87) Juventus (3.50) Villareal (4.80)Especially since the Argentine arrived in Turin in 2015 as a formed player after three seasons in Palermo, while Chiellini is much more emotionally attached to the club where he has been since he was 20 when he came from Livorno in 2004.Inter, Manchester City and Atletico Madrid are eagerly waiting for Dybala’s final decision.
