‘Dzeko had agreement with Juventus’ in 2020

ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – OCTOBER 11: Edin Dzeko of Bosnia and Herzegovina reacts in the course of the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3 match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany on October 11, (Photograph by Maja Hitij/Getty Pictures)

Bosnia and Herzegovina worldwide Edin Dzeko had ‘already agreed a transfer to Juventus’ in 2020, mentioned his former agent, till Roma pulled the plug.

The striker continues to be going sturdy simply days after his fortieth birthday and scored the purpose that took his nation to a 1-1 draw with Wales on Thursday, beating them in a penalty shoot-out to arrange the World Cup play-off ultimate with Italy.

He spent numerous his profession in Serie A, representing Roma, Inter and Fiorentina earlier than the transfer to Schalke 04 in January.

Nevertheless, it might’ve been very completely different, as confirmed by his outdated agent Silvano Martina.

When Dzeko almost joined Juventus

“Dzeko had already signed with Juventus,” Martina instructed La Stampa newspaper, through Tuttomercatoweb.

“It was all finished with Fabio Paratici, however then Roma referred to as to say they wouldn’t let him depart, as a result of Arek Milik had failed a medical, so there was no substitute.

“He ended up going to Inter on the finish of the season at no cost as a substitute. Paratici couldn’t wait any longer, so he did a deal for Alvaro Morata as a substitute.”

Dzeko is anticipated to begin on Tuesday within the showdown for a spot on the 2026 World Cup, regardless of the fatigue of the draw with Wales.

“He’s nonetheless taking part in at this age as a result of he’s an unimaginable skilled. He all the time runs a lot, over 10km per recreation. Clearly, he’s misplaced a bit by way of tempo, but when he will get the correct service, he’ll put it into the web. He’ll be notably fired up for this match.”

Dzeko made 279 appearances in Serie A, scoring 107 targets and offering 50 assists.

He was Serie A Capocannoniere in 2017 with 29 targets, profitable two Coppa Italia trophies and two editions of the Supercoppa Italiana, all with Inter.

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