Jorge Mendes refuses to rule out Juventus transfer for Portugal defender | OneFootball

Jorge Mendes refuses to rule out that one of his clients, António Silva, will join Juventus in the January transfer window and insists Francisco Conceiçao is ‘very happy’ in Turin.

Mendes will receive the ‘Best European Agent’ Award during the Golden Boy Ceremony on Monday.

It’s a gala organised by Italian newspaper Tuttosport, which released an interview with the Portuguese super agent on Sunday.

One of Mendes’ clients, Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva, has been linked with a move to Juventus in January as the Bianconeri are looking for replacements for the injured Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal.

Jorge Mendes refuses to rule out Juventus transfer for Portugal defender

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“Juventus continue to be one of the best clubs in Europe, but the future belongs to God,” Mendes said.

“He’s a young player with great quality. He has already proven his worth, and last year, the best clubs in the world wanted to sign him.”

Mendes already worked with Juventus last summer, helping the Old Lady secure the signature of Conceiçao on loan from Porto.

“He’s a fantastic player who could play in every team in the world,” said Mendes.

“Francisco is so happy to play for Juventus. It’s always been his desire and he’s very happy.”

Juventus don’t have an option to make Conceiçao’s move permanent, but several sources claim the Bianconeri have a ‘gentleman agreement’ to sign him on a permanent deal for €30m at the end of the season.