# Max Allegri’s cryptic comments almost confirm new arrival at Juventus

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Published: 2021-07-30  
Updated: 2021-07-30  
Author: Arsh Das

Max Allegri was recently asked about the future of potential free kick takers. The Juventus boss was rather cryptic about his response, and also told reporters that a new player is expected to join the club. 

Here is what he had to say: “We have Cristiano [Ronaldo], who is good at shooting from distance, as well as [Paulo] Dybala, who is good from a closer range,” Allegri said.

“And soon a good right-footed player who can take freekicks could be arriving.”

> Allegri (Juventus' coach): "There is a good chance that soon a great right footed free-kick taker will arrive to the club." [pic.twitter.com/40M3l5Symr](https://t.co/40M3l5Symr)
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> — Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) [July 27, 2021](https://twitter.com/BarcaUniversal/status/1420034073108623362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

A lot of media outlets have taken the profile of the potential new player as that of Miralem Pjanic making a return to Turin. The Bosnian is on his way out of Barcelona, and even though he is expected to travel to Germany with Barcelona’s pre-season squad, a deal for a move away could be negotiated soon. Pjanic was one of the designated set piece specialists while at Juventus, and he could take up the role again. 

But, from a more realistic lens, the player Allegri was talking about is Manuel Locatelli of Sassuolo. The Italian midfielder is a right-footed player and also takes set pieces for Sassuolo alongside Berardi. Juventus are interested in him, and he wants a switch to Turin as well. Hence, Allegri’s comments seem more likely to indicate the arrival of Locatelli than a reunion with Pjanic. 

Locatelli has attracted interest from various clubs across Europe, and a deal to Juventus now looks closer than ever before.