Juventus Make First Contact For Struggling Inter Milan & Italy Midfielder | OneFootball

Juventus have made an early approach for Davide Frattesi as the Italy midfielder grows increasingly marginalised at Inter Milan.

According to Tuttosport, Frattesi has slipped down the midfield hierarchy under Cristian Chivu, despite being convinced by the coach to stay last summer.

Ironically, he featured more regularly under Simone Inzaghi, a situation that has left the former Sassuolo man reconsidering his future.

Frattesi has already turned down interest from the Premier League, with Newcastle and Nottingham Forest among the clubs to enquire in recent months.

However, he now finds himself behind Petar Sucic and Piotr Zielinski in Chivu’s plans.

Juventus Make Contact With Frattesi As Inter Milan Put Talks On Hold

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal with teammates Stefan de Vrij and Nicola Zalewski during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Inter’s proposal to extend his contract until 2030 is currently on hold, prompting his agent Beppe Riso to reopen discussions with Juventus.

The Bianconeri see Frattesi as a strong fit for Luciano Spalletti’s evolving system.

Particularly if the switch to a 4-2-3-1, trialled recently against Pafos, becomes permanent.

His athleticism, timing of runs and ability to attack space could suit that shape, making him an appealing option for their midfield rebuild.

Riso visited Juventus’ headquarters at the Continassa in recent days.

In what was officially described as a courtesy meeting.

Even so, the encounter is being interpreted as a potential first contact. Frattesi is open to the idea of joining Juventus.

However the major obstacle remains Inter’s valuation.

The Nerazzurri have never entertained offers below €35 million.

Indeed, a steep figure for a player who is not central to the current project.