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Juve wants Caprile, Cagliari set the price

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5 months ago

March 4, 2026

Just over a year ago, 24-year-old goalkeeper Elia Caprile made a defining decision that could shape the trajectory of his professional career.

Frustrated by his limited role at Napoli — where he featured in just six matches — the Italian shot-stopper chose to seek regular playing time elsewhere.

That move led him to Cagliari, initially on loan, before the Sardinian club made his stay permanent last summer in a deal worth €8 million.

Since then, Caprile has firmly established himself as one of the most reliable goalkeepers in Serie A.

Across 47 appearances for the Rossoblù, he has delivered consistently assured performances, combining sharp reflexes with growing leadership at the back. His rapid development has not gone unnoticed.

According to Calciomercato, Juventus are now seriously considering Caprile as their next first-choice goalkeeper — a sign of how far the Verona-born player has come in such a short period.

Juventus Weigh Their Goalkeeping Options

The Bianconeri are reportedly unconvinced by the current performances of Mattia Perin and Michele Di Gregorio. As a result, the Turin giants have begun exploring the market for a more dependable long-term solution between the posts.

Caprile’s name features prominently on their shortlist, alongside established profiles such as Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham and Alisson Becker of Liverpool.

However, while those alternatives would likely demand significant financial outlay, Caprile represents a younger, domestically developed option with strong potential resale value.

Price Tag Set as Cagliari Stand Firm

Should Juventus decide to formalize their interest, they will need to meet Cagliari’s valuation of €16 million. The Sardinian side are under no immediate pressure to sell, especially considering Caprile is under contract until June 2029.

For Juventus, the decision now revolves around balancing ambition with investment. For Caprile, meanwhile, the possibility of guarding the goal for Italy’s most decorated club could represent the ultimate confirmation that his bold move away from Napoli was the right one.