Tuttosport: Jakub Kiwior on Juventus' radar for defensive reinforcements | OneFootball

The Italian newspaper Tuttosport writes this Friday that Jakub Kiwior, from FC Porto, along with Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth, is the main target for Juventus to strengthen their defensive line, with just over three months remaining until the summer transfer window opens.

According to the publication, the sporting director of the Vecchia Signora, Marco Ottolini, was reportedly in Portugal last week taking notes on the Polish international, although it is not clear whether he observed him during the defeat against Sporting at Estádio José Alvalade, 0-1 (in which Kiwior came on as a substitute), or during the 2-2 draw with Benfica at Estádio da Luz (where he was a starter).

The 26-year-old defender, it is added, has been followed by the bianconero club since 2025, when the position was held by Cristiano Giuntoli, especially since he gained visibility in Italy during his time at Spezia, between 2021 and 2023.

At that time, Arsenal did not hesitate and, in January, presented a proposal in the region of 20 million euros to 'rescue' him. However, the player never established himself as an undisputed starter at the Emirates Stadium, so the English accepted to loan him out last summer.

The Millions in Discussion

Jakub Kiwior joined FC Porto on a one-season loan, with a fee close to two million euros, with the management led by André Villas-Boas securing a purchase option set at 17 million euros, which could rise to 23 million depending on the fulfillment of certain objectives.

The same text also mentions that the blue and white structure has communicated its willingness to negotiate the Polish international's transfer for at least 35 million euros, a value that, according to the publication, falls short of the performance he has shown at the club. Furthermore, there will always be a reimbursement to Arsenal of two million euros, as per the terms of the agreement between them.

Since arriving in Portugal, Jakub Kiwior has been a regular choice for the Italian coach Francesco Farioli, usually alongside compatriot Jan Bednarek in the center of defense, although physical issues in the squad have sometimes forced him to be 'shifted' to left-back.

For now, the player's goal is to help FC Porto win the title in the Primeira Liga, triumph in the Portuguese Cup, and maintain their campaign in the Europa League. Meanwhile, at the end of this March, Kiwior also aims to contribute to Poland's qualification for the World Cup, in a play-off involving Albania, Ukraine, and Sweden.

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