Exclusive: star striker to discuss Juventus future next month
Mandzukic’s Juventus contract runs until 2019 and the Serie A giants would be open to offer him a new deal. Said that, Juventus will have to deal with Mandzukic’s will as the player turns 31 in May and could be tempted to leave the club to play centre-forward again.
​Several Chinese and English clubs have already made contact with the player’s entourage to discuss a potential summer move. Mandzukic, however, is only focused on Juventus at the moment and will begin talks about his future next month.
The identity of Juventus’ next manager will also be important for Mandzukic to lay out his plans for the future. Allegri’s permanence at the J Stadium would definitely persuade him to extend his stay in Turin. Meantime, the Croat is only focused on the pitch, he will meet Juventus next month. That will be the beginning of Mandzukic’s future.