Juventus keen on Hojbjerg but Marseille & De Zerbi stand firm | OneFootball

Juventus are looking for a midfielder who can genuinely raise the technical level in the middle of the pitch. But before even thinking about a potential target, we have to understand whether the club in question is willing to let him go, otherwise we’re just wasting time.

In recent days Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, the Danish midfielder born in 1995, has been mentioned in a Juventus context.

His quality is not up for debate and his profile would certainly help raise Juventus’ level.

Luciano Spalletti and Damien Comolli shake hands (juventus.com)

Marseille unwilling to part ways with Juventus target Hojbjerg

However, Olympique Marseille will use the January window to strengthen, not to deprive themselves of the best pieces in the squad.

As Roberto De Zerbi explained yesterday during his lengthy appearance on Sportitalia, Højbjerg is one of his loyalists, OM’s vice-captain and an absolute point of reference in a season full of ambition.

BRADFORD, ENGLAND – AUGUST 3: Roberto De Zerbi manager of Olympique Marseille during the pre-season friendly match between Sunderland and Olympique Marseille at University of Bradford Stadium on August 3, 2024 in Bradford, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

The moral of the story: he’s not leaving Marseille. The Bianconeri will have to look elsewhere for any midfield reinforcement.