Edon Zhegrova’s tenure at Juventus appears to be drawing to a premature close, with Turkish club Besiktas having initiated contact with the Kosovo international’s agent regarding a potential summer transfer.
According to Turkish publication Fanatik, as reported by IlBianconero, Zhegrova has been a significant letdown since his move from Lille. The deal, which could reach up to €18.5 million (comprising a €14.3 million base fee, €1.2 million in additional costs, and €3 million in bonuses), saw him sign a contract extending until June 2030.
His debut season statistics paint a bleak picture: no goals, no assists, and a mere 447 minutes of game time across 21 appearances. While injuries have been a factor, Zhegrova has also struggled to impress manager Luciano Spalletti, who has limited his recent involvement to just three outings in the last 11 matches, accumulating only 65 minutes on the pitch.
A particularly critical moment for Zhegrova occurred in the Champions League second leg against Galatasaray, where his errors drew significant criticism during a crucial phase of the tie. This incident seemed to encapsulate a debut season that has consistently failed to gain momentum.
Besiktas is aiming for a high-profile signing this summer, particularly with the anticipated departure of winger Milot Rashica. They perceive Zhegrova as an attainable and prominent addition to their squad. Initial discussions have commenced with his representatives to ascertain his interest and availability.
Juventus, having secured manager Luciano Spalletti’s contract extension until 2028 as they focus on building a squad capable of challenging for the title, would be receptive to offers for Zhegrova. The club appears unwilling to continue with a player who has evidently not adapted to their requirements. However, recouping a substantial portion of their initial investment is likely to be a challenge, given the player’s disappointing first season.
English Translation
Besiktas Makes Contact with Zhegrova Amidst Struggles at Juventus
Edon Zhegrova’s time at Juventus is increasingly likely to conclude after just one season, with Turkish club Besiktas having already reached out to the Kosovo winger’s agent concerning a potential summer move.
According to Turkish newspaper Fanatik, via IlBianconero, the Kosovar international has been a significant disappointment since his arrival from Lille for a potential package of up to €18.5 million, including a €14.3 million base fee, €1.2 million in additional costs, and €3 million in bonuses, on a contract running until June 2030.
The statistics from his debut season are concerning: zero goals, zero assists, and only 447 minutes of play across 21 appearances.
Injuries have contributed, but so has a fundamental failure to impress Luciano Spalletti, who has only given him three outings in the past 11 matches, totaling a mere 65 minutes on the field.
His most impactful negative moment came in the Champions League second leg against Galatasaray, where his errors attracted considerable criticism at a time when the tie was still undecided. This moment exemplified a debut season that has simply not found its footing.
Besiktas is looking to make a statement signing this summer, following the expected departure of winger Milot Rashica, and views Zhegrova as an achievable and high-profile acquisition. Initial contact has been made with his representatives to gauge his interest and availability.
Juventus, who have already secured Spalletti’s renewal until 2028 as they aim to build a title-challenging squad, would be open to offers for Zhegrova rather than persist with a player who has clearly not adapted to the club’s demands. However, recouping anything close to their initial investment will prove challenging given the season he has experienced.
