We’ve got a breakthrough – and it’s not the kind Jose Mourinho will appreciate. One of Roma’s best players, Nicolo Zaniolo, has his mind set on a move to Serie A rivals Juventus.According to Tuttosport, Zaniolo’s representatives communicated with Juventus, letting the Turin club know that the Italian international wants to wear black and white stripes next season. All that’s left now is to thrash out the details of the sale with the club from the capital.Zaniolo on Mourinho;”Mourinho is one of the best coaches in the world, He taught us to never give up, always stay sharp and staying together to bring home the results.” “He taught me to keep my mouth shut off the pitch and work harder on the pitch.”Happy Birthday Zaniolo pic.twitter.com/Fk4FPfT3hu— MourinhoXtra™ (@Mourinho_Xtra) July 2, 2022 Since the 2021/22 season ended in style with the UEFA Europa Conference League win, courtesy of Zaniolo’s winner, the 23-year-old player has started to make noises of discontent. He wouldn’t sign a new contract because he was unhappy with the offered salary. It was just another way of saying that he sees his future elsewhere.Not even the recent plea from Roma’s legendary captain Francesco Totti could do anything to change Zaniolo’s mind. Coach Jose Mourinho will have to find alternatives.Totti tries to persuade Zaniolo to stay in Rome amid Juve interestIt’s expected that Roma would accept the offer of around $60 million plus midfielder Arthur in exchange for the forward. Another option that might be utilised to appease the financial regulators is a season-long loan worth $15 million with an option to buy for $30 million plus add-ons and bonuses.##NAJAVA_MECA_6487492##Juventus are expected to finally seal the signing of Angel Di Maria in the coming days. So, if all their operations in the market are successful, their coach Massimiliano Allegri would be presented with a mighty arsenal of players on the wings.
