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Locatelli discusses rejecting Arsenal in favor of Juventus

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Locatelli discusses rejecting Arsenal in favor of Juventus

Summary

Manuel Locatelli has revealed that he turned down a move to Arsenal, stating he only wanted to join Juventus. The midfielder, who has been with Juventus since a loan move from Sassuolo in 2021, expressed his lifelong admiration for the club and its history. Despite interest from the Premier League, Locatelli's decision was driven by his commitment to Juventus, where he recently assumed the captaincy. He also addressed challenges faced during his time at the club, including criticism from fans and the importance of overcoming such adversity.

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Key Details

•Locatelli refused Arsenal's advances, prioritizing Juventus.
•He joined Juventus on loan in 2021, later becoming captain.
•Locatelli grew up idolizing Juventus legends like Del Piero.
•He faced criticism from fans but emphasized resilience.
•Locatelli discussed the support from coach Luciano Spalletti.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Locatelli: ‘I drove agents crazy turning down Arsenal, only wanted Juventus’

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Manuel Locatelli reveals he ‘drove my agents crazy’ when turning down a move to Arsenal. ‘It’s an incredible team, but I only wanted Juventus.’The midfielder has been heavily linked with a p...
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