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Juventus ready to offer Locatelli on swap deal for Frattesi

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7 months ago

December 14, 2025

Davide Frattesi is facing an uncertain future at Inter and the Italian midfielder is currently dissatisfied with his situation. He has struggled to secure regular playing time this season.

This lack of minutes has caused growing frustration for the player. According to Nico Schira, his contract renewal talks are completely frozen. This situation has further complicated his relationship with the club.

Frattesi feels his role does not match his ambitions and he believes he deserves a more central position in the squad. As a result, January could become a turning point in his career.

The midfielder is expected to push for a move during the winter window.
Inter are aware of his concerns but remain firm on their valuation.

Juventus Monitoring the Situation

Juventus are closely following developments surrounding Frattesi’s future. The player’s agent, Beppe Riso, has already opened talks with the Turin club. Juventus see Frattesi as a strong addition to their midfield options.

However, the financial aspect remains a major obstacle. Inter value the player at around €35 million. This figure is considered excessive by Juventus management.

Damien Comolli is reluctant to meet Inter’s full demands. Juventus are therefore exploring alternative solutions for the deal. One idea involves a costly loan with specific purchase conditions.

The proposed option to buy would range between €20 and €25 million.
This structure could reduce immediate financial pressure for Juventus.

Another option being discussed is a potential player exchange. Khéphren Thuram has been mentioned during early negotiations. The midfielder is appreciated by Cristian Chivu.

Despite this interest, Juventus are unlikely to approve such a swap. Thuram remains an important asset for the club.

Manuel Locatelli represents a different and more realistic discussion. His representatives maintain excellent relations with Inter’s leadership.

Piero Ausilio and Giuseppe Marotta value strong professional relationships and Marotta also prefers maintaining a solid Italian core within the squad.

According to Nico Schira, discussions remain preliminary but active. Frattesi’s desire for change could accelerate talks soon. January may ultimately decide the midfielder’s next destination.