Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo is downplaying a possible move for Paulo Dybala to Manchester United … calling the Argentine ‘fundamental’ to his future plans
- Juventus’ Paulo Dybala has long been linked with a move to Manchester United
- The Argentine has only scored twice this season and has only recorded one assist
- But boss Andrea Pirlo has stressed the importance of the 27-year to his plans
Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo has highlighted the importance of Paulo Dybala to the side following reports linking Manchester United.
Argentine player Dybala is under contract for the reigning Serie A champions until 2022 but has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.
The 29-cap international has been somewhat disciplined this season, getting just two from 12 games and not signing support yet.
Juventus’ Paulo Dybala only won his second goal of the season against Genoa last Sunday
But Pirlo, who won four straight titles with Juventus as a player, emphasized his importance to the side.
He said: ‘Absolutely. Similar heroes are always fundamental in strong teams.
‘I train every player. Dybala is one of them. The behavior is very good.
Boss Andrea Pirlo has stressed the Argentine’s emphasis on his Juventus side
Unfortunately, he got this minor injury, and yesterday he tried to take it, but he was worried it would hurt even more. Hopefully it will be back on Tuesday. ‘
Despite his strong form this season, it is clear that the 27-year-old is still considered an essential part of the squad, with Pirlo giving him the captain’s weapon twice in this campaign.
Dybala, who has 97 goals in 240 appearances for the Italian giants, has played reports that he could leave.
Juventus beat Parma 4-0 on Saturday and are now in third place, four points off league leaders AC Milan
Speaking after Sunday’s victory at Genoa, he said: ‘So many untrue things have been said about my contract.
‘My representative was in Turin for a long time and he was never called up by the club. I am disappointed to hear talk of invested financial figures.
‘It would be better if the truth could be told, because talking about these aspects at this time sets the fans against me, with all my love for Juventus. ‘
