Juventus Target Nahuel Molina in Right-Flank Reinforcement

Juventus Push for Nahuel Molina as Right-Flank Reshuffle Begins

Juventus have opened negotiations with Atlético Madrid to bring Nahuel Molina back to Serie A. The Argentine right-back, who starred for Udinese between 2020 and 2022, is now one of the key targets for Juve’s new director general Damien Comolli. With Molina on one flank and Andrea Cambiaso on the other, head coach Igor Tudor hopes to build a dynamic 3-4-2-1 system.

Comolli Moves Quickly After Weah Exit

Comolli’s interest in Molina follows a series of right-sided departures. Timothy Weah is finalizing a loan deal with obligation to buy to Marseille, while Alberto Costa is in talks with Sporting Lisbon. Samuel Mbangula has already completed a €10 million move to Werder Bremen. These exits paved the way for Juventus to accelerate efforts for Molina.

Atlético Set High Price, Juve Seek Flexibility

Atlético Madrid reportedly want between €25–30 million for Molina, a figure Juventus consider steep given his contract runs until 2027. Juventus are pushing for a loan deal with either a purchase option or obligation. Negotiations remain open, and Juve might offer player swaps like Dusan Vlahovic or Nico Gonzalez to sweeten the deal, though Atlético have yet to show interest.

Molina Favors Juve Return

The World Cup winner is open to returning to Italy, where he enjoyed success with Udinese. Despite receiving interest from Saudi Arabia and the Premier League, Molina reportedly prefers Juventus. At 27, he brings international pedigree and Serie A experience, with 64 league appearances in Italy and 52 caps for Argentina.

Comolli Sees Molina as Key to Tudor’s Tactics

Molina fits the attacking profile Tudor desires for his wing-backs. He combines pace and creativity, recording 46 appearances, one goal, and three assists for Atlético last season. His minutes dipped in the latter half of the campaign, making him a likely candidate for a summer transfer.

Juve Eyes Swift Completion

With the season fast approaching, Juventus want to finalize the deal soon. Molina would take the club’s final non-EU spot, with the first already assigned to Jonathan David. Alternatives like Jonathan Clauss and Marco Palestra remain under consideration, but Molina is the top priority.

Juventus now look to close the gap with Atlético and bring Molina back to Serie A, giving Tudor the reinforcement he needs on the right flank.