Juventus' Tactical Transfer Move Amid Bayern Munich's De Ligt Deal

In the summer transfer window marked by significant moves in European football, Juventus managed to execute a cunning coup that went under the radar as Bayern Munich secured the signature of former Ajax defender, Matthijs de Ligt. This covert maneuver involved the acquisition of Kenan Yıldız, a talented young prospect from Bayern’s youth academy, who is now making waves at just 18 years old and even scoring goals at the international level against Germany.

Matteo Tognozzi, former Juventus chief scout, shed light on the behind-the-scenes drama that unfolded during this dual transfer saga. He revealed the intriguing details of how Kenan Yıldız was snatched away from Bayern Munich, all while the sporting director of the German giants, Hasan Salihamidžić, was in Turin finalizing the blockbuster deal for De Ligt.

Tognozzi disclosed, “We took Kenan away from Bayern Munich in the days when their sporting director, Salihamidžić, was in Turin to close the De Ligt deal. So maybe we risked ruining the deal. We feared that the operation could have repercussions on De Ligt’s sale for over €80 million. But luckily, there were rumors that Kenan himself was going to sign for FC Barcelona, and we let everyone believe it for a while.”

This intriguing tale highlights the art of negotiation and subterfuge in the high-stakes world of football transfers. While Bayern Munich secured the prized acquisition of Matthijs de Ligt, considered an €80 million bargain for a superstar centre-back, Juventus deftly secured the promising young talent, Kenan Yıldız, who has the potential to become a future sensation.

In the end, this covert operation worked out well for all parties involved, showcasing the intricate dance of deals and negotiations that shape the football transfer market.