Roberto Firmino is the unexpected name that Juventus has been trying hard to lure to Turin. The Brazilian is not just a striker capable of filling in for Dusan Vlahovic, but an all-around offensive threat.
Firmino, according to reports,’ wants to leave Liverpool before his contract expires in a year in order to be in peak condition for the winter World Cup’.
He wants to play consistently and not lose his skill and excitement while playing second fiddle to Darwin Nunez, Jurgen Klopp’s new striker chosen to lead the Reds to triumph in the Premier League and Europe.
Firmino is seen as the most suitable player in Torino to take over Mario Mandzukic’s versatile role: half attacker, winger in 4-3-3, or single centre forward.
Firmino’s feet are those of a playmaker, capable of setting the move and becoming a second juggler in the middle of the field. He’s also physically strong, but he moves quickly in and out of the penalty area.
Firmino will cost around £17 million less than Morata, and with these huge savings, Juventus will also be able to complete the signing of Lenadro Paredes from PSG.
CEO Maurizio Arrivabene is a serious man. He has prepared an accountant and is familiar with every demand of Allegri’s team: signing Firmino and Paredes with the money allotted for Morata alone is a winning technical and tactical strategy.
Klopp described the Brazilian as the ‘heart and soul’ of his club during a press conference on Thursday ahead of the Community Shield this weekend.
Firmino, on the other hand, is the right man in the right place, a man of international experience who, with the presence of Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria, can lead Juventus to a tough but not impossible dream in Europe.