Heavily linked to a move to Juventus, all the way since 2019/20 winter window, Italian international midfielder Manuel Locatelli (23) ended up staying put at Sassuolo, for the third season in a row, and is helping the team a lot, achieving an unexpectedly high-rank position. To this end, AC Milan alumni's agent, Stefano Castelnovo, addressed with the subject by Tuttosport, stated:
"Juventus were actually interested in signing him, though the cubs didn't eventually come to terms. It got us slightly disappointed, but Manuel, by rising up and keeping on with his top-notch performing, showed he's an outstanding professional. It wasn't something to be taken for granted, at all. Besides, Juventus move-in scenario is still open to developments: maybe we'll get luckier next summer".
Source: transfermarketweb.com