When he was brought from Palermo in 2015, quick footed Paolo Dybala was predicted to be Juventus’ next best thing. He was meant to carry the offense of the Bianconeri with his goals and assist – and it did happen, but it was more an ‘on and off’ thing.For a while now, the 28-year-old is going through a mixture of injuries and drops in form. But even so, Juventus community still sees him as someone who can lead the attack of the Turin giants. At least in short terms.The talks between Dybala and the club have been going on for some time and it is not yet clear if the relationship will continue – his current contract at the Allianz Stadium runs out in June 2022.Latest reports from Italy suggest that Juventus will ask their number 10 to change the terms of the agreement reached a few weeks ago, so the player could decide to leave the club as a free agent at the end of the season.Thu, 06/01, 22.45: (2.05) JUVENTUS (3.50) NAPOLI (3.90)The player’s agent Jorge Antun had travelled multiple times to Turin but failed to put pen to paper on a new agreement.The striker and Juventus had shaken hands on a 13-million-USD-a-year deal until 2026 – the Argentinean would have earned 10.5 million USD plus 2.5 million USD in add-ons.The initial delay was due to bureaucratic issues – mostly because Antun’s status in unclear on the FIGC agent register.However, there is a new problem, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Primarily due to his physical issues, Juventus are determined to change the terms of the agreement with the footballer. Juventus will ask Dybala to lower the fixed part of his salary and raise the bonuses, says the report from renowned Gazzetta. Another option is: instead of a five-year contract, Dybala could sign a three-year deal.Addio, Napoli! Long-serving captain Insigne will move to MLS – and double his wagesIn any case, both Gazzetta and Corriere dello Sport report that the Argentinian won’t sign a new agreement before February 2022.Therefore, ahead of a possible free transfer at the end of the season – the striker will be free to talk to other clubs starting from the beginning of January Dybala has missed nine games this season and despite being the best scorer in the black and white half of Turin with eight goals in 17 appearances, he is the 11th Juventus player for minutes played this term (1,190).
