Alex Sandro ought to finish a nine-year spell at Juventus as soon as his contract with the membership expires on the finish of the season.
The 33-year-old first joined the membership in the summertime of 2015 following a powerful stint at Porto.
The Brazilian cemented himself as one of many most interesting left-backs on the planet throughout his early years in Turin, however his ranges have been on the decline over the previous couple of campaigns.
The veteran was supposedly set to go away Continassa on the finish of final season, however finally managed to activate an automated renewal clause, thus extending his keep for an additional 12 months, a lot to the followers’ dismay.
Quite the opposite, Max Allegri welcomed the renewal with open arms as he nonetheless values his previous pupil.
“Alex Sandro might play tomorrow, he’s had some issues this season however he’s an necessary participant,” mentioned the supervisor throughout his pre-match press convention forward of Monday’s encounter towards Udinese.
“He nonetheless has lots to offer soccer for my part. It’s not simple to discover a participant like him.”
However regardless of the supervisor’s nice esteem, the Juventus administration has been agency on the matter. As Calciomercato explains, Sandro’s time on the membership is drawing to an finish.
The hierarchy isn’t planning to supply the fullback a brand new contract. Therefore, he’ll be free to signal for a brand new membership this summer season.
This season, the skilled Brazilian has made 10 Serie A appearances.
Together with his compatriot Danilo lacking by means of suspension, Sandro will most definitely begin as a left-center again this night towards Udinese.
He’s set to equal David Trezeguet’s variety of appearances for the membership (320). The 33-year-old will then be gunning for Pavel Nedved’s tally (327).
The Czech legend holds the report for essentially the most Juventus appearances amongst overseas gamers.
