According to Livefoot, Juventus are tracking Aboubakar Nagida, the 21-year-old Cameroonian left-back under contract with Stade Rennais until 2029. No official offer has arrived at this stage, and Rennes would not discuss anything before the summer.
Two weeks ago, Aboubakar Nagida had already faced Juventus at the Allianz Stadium in the Europa League, in a 2-2 draw. The Cameroonian left-back, under contract with Stade Rennais until 2029, has now reportedly caught the eye of the Turin club, according to Livefoot, a story picked up by OneFootball, EuropaCalcio and TuttoJuve. Juventus are said to have him in their sights, without going on the offensive for now.
The file is still only at the rumour stage. According to EuropaCalcio, no official offer has been made and no negotiations have been opened with the Breton club. Rennes would not be willing to talk before next summer, according to the same source.
A profile that turns heads
What stands out is the profile. OneFootball and TuttoJuve describe a Cameroonian who imposes himself through his physical qualities, his speed and his ability to contribute going forward, to the point of being compared to Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes. Juventus, for their part, are looking for young players with high potential, in line with their new guidelines on promoting young players, reports OneFootball.
On the pitch, the numbers back up the talk: EuropaCalcio counts 12 appearances this season, for 1 goal and 3 assists.
Competition expected
Juventus would not be alone in the race. EuropaCalcio names Inter, PSG, Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund and Porto among the clubs also tracking him. Suffice to say the competition is expected to be fierce.
On the Rennes side, the stance would be clear: no discussions before next summer, according to EuropaCalcio. The Breton club remains tied to the player until 2029. Rennes is also renowned for its academy, which has produced Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué.
See you next summer
So it is towards next summer that the file could move, with talks likely to open, still according to EuropaCalcio. Until then, Rennes will have to decide on any potential offer.
One thing is certain: the performances of the 21-year-old left-back will be closely watched, both with Rennes and with Cameroon, for whom he has 13 official caps.