Juventus will reportedly sit down and discuss Gonzalo Higuain’s future in April, but there could be two decisive factors in agreeing a possible contract extension.
The 32-year-old has been a useful figure for coach Maurizio Sarri so far this season, scoring eight goals and providing eight assists in 33 appearances across all competitions.
This is now the third stint that he has spent with the Italian tactician at three different clubs, while his future in Turin seemed to be in doubt not so long ago after loan spells with AC Milan and Chelsea.
With his current deal set to expire in 2021, Calciomercato report that a meeting has been scheduled between the two parties for April, at which point talks will be held over the possibility of an extension.
However, importantly it’s added that Higuain’s role in the team moving forward and Sarri’s future in charge of the reigning Serie A champions could be two decisive factors in whether or not an agreement can be reached.
With Juve struggling to fend off their domestic rivals in what is proving to be a thrilling Serie A title battle this season coupled with a 1-0 deficit to overturn in their Champions League round-of-16 tie with Lyon to contend with, the pressure is building on Sarri to ensure that it’s a successful campaign.
If he fails to win trophies, it could spark calls for change, and if he were to leave then it would perhaps have a knock-on effect for Higuain as he may not feature so heavily in the next coach’s plans.
In turn, it appears to all be in the air as far as the Argentine’s future is concerned right now, but perhaps that scheduled meeting touted above will be able to offer a clearer indication of the respective intentions of the two parties involved moving forward.
That said, if Higuain gets to a position where he only has 12 months remaining on his deal, it could be beneficial to Juventus to agree on an extended contract regardless of whether or not he is expected to stay in order to strengthen their position at the negotiating table with any interested parties.
yacemprsyz
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against2 old player attacker join what why... Actually young best player come join juve
yacemprsyz
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Juve plz young best player come join
Chongloi4Juv
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Even if Juventus extend contract to Higuain, if Sarri is sacked, he will take Higuain with him wherever he goes. 😀
Lopito20
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the old lady indeed
ibile4u
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higuian is better than Ronaldo so it the right decision to do so.
just like your teeth is better than your brain
Sopadeiuz
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juventus... you guys have to sell higuain. because higuain you are not scoring goals..that's the problem if you are scoring goals Juventus will not going to sell you.. you have to play hard and score goals..for juventus
woddeikno
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higuian is better than Ronaldo so it the right decision to do so.
liablmptuz
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We need Laturo Martinez at Barcelona and Raul Jemenez for wolves
dazabcekpt
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useless management
Hewcikmopt
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Sell him
Sidharth20
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U gave out the future, u sold Kean to Tottenham and kept useless Higuain the selfish player n now the drama has unfold u even want to extend his stay at Juventus hahahaha u guys are jokers😂😂😂
They sold Kean to Everton
Ruueilntu
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U gave out the future, u sold Kean to Tottenham and kept useless Higuain the selfish player n now the drama has unfold u even want to extend his stay at Juventus hahahaha u guys are jokers😂😂😂
manalon
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Juventus and old players is like teeth and tongue.
Kucntuy
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32 years lazy want to extend his contract....juve sorry
Depdiks
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sell him
mopklrsy
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Juve will sign an older player 😂
zackman
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Yes, please sign another contract extension because no other club will take you and also because your favourite father doesn't know how to play without you. As for Juve they have forgotten how to use the strong players they have at their disposal..... No wonder they are struggling to win in Europe. When Allegri departed I thought it was the right decision but now I realise replacing him by Sarri was the worst decision who always runs out of idea and doesn't know to think beyond his favorite sons Higuin, Khedeira and Matuidi. He always thinks how to get these players in the team therby sacrificing the interest of the team in favour of his favorite sons.
AsadUllahkhanGhalib
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nah it's fake news they will sgin new player instead of old because he can't run