Why Juventus will not sell their captain to Serie A rival | OneFootball

Juventus is reportedly standing firm in their decision to keep Danilo amid interest from Serie A rivals Napoli. The Partenopei have expressed a keen desire to sign the Brazilian defender in the January transfer window, but the Bianconeri are not entertaining the idea of parting ways with their captain.

Danilo has been an integral figure for Juventus, both on and off the pitch. As the team’s captain, his leadership qualities and versatility have made him one of the most trusted members of the squad. Losing him midseason would be a massive blow, especially with Juventus already facing challenges in their defensive lineup.

Napoli, aware of Juventus’ interest in Giacomo Raspadori, reportedly considered including the striker in a potential deal to tempt the Bianconeri. However, Juventus has made it clear that Danilo is not for sale, particularly to a direct title rival.

According to Il Bianconero, Juventus is firm in their stance for several reasons. Firstly, they would not receive a substantial transfer fee for Danilo, given his age and contract situation. Secondly, selling him to Napoli would directly strengthen a rival club in what promises to be a fiercely competitive second half of the Serie A season. Such a move would be counterproductive to Juve’s ambitions.

Beyond his technical abilities, Danilo’s influence extends to the dressing room, where he serves as a mentor to younger players and a calming presence for the team. His leadership will be crucial as Juventus aims to achieve a strong finish this season and possibly challenge for silverware.

For now, Juventus remains focused on retaining their core squad and sees no logic in allowing a player of Danilo’s stature to leave, especially to a rival like Napoli. His role remains vital to their success this season.