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Tata Martino's favorite central defender that Juventus could sign due to Chiellini's departure

By Hector Garcia

Giorgio Chiellini left the Bianconeri after 17 seasons with Juventus.

Giorgio Chiellini left the Bianconeri after 17 seasons with Juventus.

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At 37 years of age, Giorgio Chiellini will end a career at Juventus that has lasted a total of 17 seasons. His last service was this on Monday against Lazio in the 37th Serie A matchday. The Italian, who leaves an indelible legacy, played 560 games and scored 36 goals, gave 19 assists, and leaves a place in the hearts of the Bianconeri fans. The captain said goodbye forever to what has been his home since 2005.

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With the departure of the central defender who is a legend in the Juventus team, the name of a Mexican appears on the list and that the Bianconeri leaders could take into account for next season. 

Johan Vasquez, who played this season with Genoa and who has already been relegated from Serie A, is on the list. The Mexican, for his debut season, did a very good job, where he played 29 games and scored one goal. The former Pumas player can play as a central defender or even as a fullback when needed.

Since Johan's team will go to the second division, the club will release players to finance itself for next season and plan a team with Serie B characteristics. The Mexican, when he arrived at the Italian team, did so for a cost of 3.5 million euros, now they could get more for the Mexican defender.

Juventus could obtain the Mexican player for a very affordable price and would fight for his place against the Dutch De Ligt, and the Italians Bonucci and Rugani. Undoubtedly, Allegri's team will have to reinforce its defensive saga, and Johan seems to be a good option. 

How much does Johan Vásquez cost?

According to Transfermarkt, the Mexican player has increased his value to 11.4 million euros, or 8 million more than what he cost Genoa. 

So if Juventus want to reinforce the defensive saga, they will have to cough up €11.4 million, which for a team like the Bianconeri is an extremely affordable figure and could turn into a great deal, given that Johan is only 23 years old and can play both as a central defender and as a full-back.

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