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Exclusive: Juventus’ Director of Football personally scouts €10m France starlet

Exclusive: Juventus’ Director of Football personally scouts €10m France starlet

Juventus’ Director of Football Fabio Paratici has personally scouted Lyon and U21 France starlet Mouctar Diakhaby, sources have told Calciomercato.com.

Accoding to our reporter in Turin Nicola Balice, Diakhaby is a long time target of the Old Lady and Paratici’s trip to France proves the interest of the Serie A giants is still there. Diakhaby, 21, is one of France’s brightest starlets and Juventus have already talked about his availabilities with Lyon, the club Diakhaby is contracted with.

This past Thursday Diakhaby was playing with U21 France national team against Montenegro and Paratici was in the stands of the Stade de l'Aube in Troyes, France, to monitor the Frenchman’s performance.

Lyon president Aulas has told Juventus that Diakhaby’s price-tag exceeds € 10 million and the Old Lady has yet to make her opening bid for the talented defender.

Diakhaby is not only a solid centre-back but is also very good with the ball at his feet and Juventus believe he could be a great addition to improve their future squad. The contract of Diakhaby expires in 2022 and the Old Lady will keep on monitoring him throughout the campaign.