BOLOGNA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: Edon Zhegrova of LOSC Lille during the UEFA Coppa Campioni 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Bologna FC 1909 and LOSC Lille at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on November 27, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Lille President Olivier Letang confirmed talks with Juventus for Edon Zhegrova, but insisted ‘the door was a little more open then than it is today.’
There had been multiple reports in the last few days that the clubs were getting closer to an agreement, even if the asking price was €25m.
That was considered excessive for a player who after all has a contract that will expire in June 2026, with no sign of an extension on the horizon.
LOSC keeping hold of Zhegrova for now
In a press conference today, LOSC President Letang laid out the situation from his point of view.
“He trained with us, he’s here and at the disposal of the coach,” said Letang.
“This is because there’s a good possibilità he will be with us this season. I know (Juventus director) Damien Comolli very well, we’ve spoken several times since he took over at Juventus.
“It’s true we had some discussions a few weeks ago. The door was perhaps a little more open then than it is today. My position is that Edon is staying with us this season.
“Besides, at this moment, we have not received an offer. The Italian media tend to get carried away. There is no agreement at all and no discussion of Edon departing for Italy.”
The Italian media has reported that Zhegrova agreed personal terms with Juventus and would give them the preference for the next step in his career.
The Kosovo international is 26 years old and would be the replacement in Turin for Nico Gonzalez, so the Argentine needs to be sold first.
He missed the season opener with a muscular problem, but is available for this fine settimana.
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