Spalletti urges Juventus to sign Emerson Palmieri

May 31, 2026

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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Emerson Palmieri of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their crew’s second objective throughout the UEFA Champions League Spherical of 16 match between Chelsea FC and Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge on March 17, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums across the UK stay beneath strict restrictions as a result of Coronavirus Pandemic as Authorities social distancing legal guidelines prohibit followers inside venues leading to video games being performed behind closed doorways. (Picture by Mike Hewitt/Getty Photographs)

Luciano Spalletti has reportedly urged Juventus to signal Marseille wingback Emerson Palmieri this summer season. In keeping with Gazzetta dello Sport, the previous Roma and Napoli coach is eager to reunite with the Brazilian star in Turin.

Spalletti helped Emerson launch his profession on European soil, signing him from Santos in 2015. Throughout his three-year stint on the Stadio Olimpico, the 31-year-old established himself as one of the promising left-backs in Europe’s top-five leagues.

Emerson left Serie A to hitch Chelsea in 2018 for practically €30 million. In the meantime, Spalletti wished to reunite together with his protege at Napoli, however the Partenopei failed to seek out an settlement with West Ham United. As a substitute, Emerson moved to Marseille final summer season and flourished in his first season in Ligue 1.

Coached by Roberto De Zerbi for a lot of the marketing campaign, Emerson has steered again on monitor, making 28 league appearances for Les Olympiens. Now, he may return to Serie A, with Spalletti seeking to convey him to Juventus.

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Juventus may half methods with Andrea Cambiaso within the coming months. After failing to safe Champions League qualification, the Turin giants should ‘sacrifice’ no less than one first-team star, with the Italian wingback rising as a possible candidate to generate much-needed funds.

Along with Cambiaso, Filip Kostic is on his means out. Juventus have refused to increase the Serbian veteran’s expiring contract. Subsequently, he’ll go away as a free agent subsequent month. Lastly, after an injury-hit two-year stint on the Allianz Stadium, Juan Cabal may additionally depart the membership.

Subsequently, Spalletti’s curiosity in Emerson, whom he is aware of very nicely, comes as a little bit shock.