Davide Frattesi is edging closer to a potential move away from Inter, reawakening Juventus’s long-standing interest. Tuttosport report that the midfielder, who has fallen down Cristian Chivu’s pecking order at San Siro, is reportedly open to a new challenge — and one that could reunite him with Luciano Spalletti, the coach who once brought the best out of him.
Back in his Azzurri days, under Spalletti’s guidance, Frattesi was a key figure for Italy, scoring seven goals and thriving in multiple roles — from an attacking midfielder in a 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-2-1, to a mezzala in a 4-3-3. His late surges and well-timed runs into the box became a hallmark of his game, earning him crucial goals for both club and country. Inter fans will remember his decisive strikes against Verona and Udinese during the title-winning season, and particularly his match-winning heroics against Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the Champions League last term.
From Ignored to Available
Yet, despite his past contributions, Frattesi’s stock at Inter has sharply declined. Once valued and fought for by Chivu himself last summer — when the Romanian coach persuaded him to ignore Premier League interest from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest — Frattesi now finds himself on the fringes.
In recent weeks, he has slipped below Sucic and Zielinski in midfield preference, even seeing winger Diouf ahead of him for minutes. His proposed contract renewal until 2030 has been frozen, with Frattesi and his agent, Beppe Riso, keen to reassess before committing. The message is clear: there’s little sense in renewing if he remains a bench option.
Juventus Monitor the Situation
Sensing an opportunity, Juventus have moved quietly but efficiently. Contacts have already been established between the club’s management — including global football director Francesco Modesto and sporting director Giovanni Manna — and Frattesi’s representatives. Officially, the meeting has been described as a “courtesy visit,” a common label in the early stages of transfer discussions, yet insiders believe it could mark the beginning of genuine negotiations.
For Spalletti, Frattesi represents an ideal fit. With Juventus experimenting with a 4-2-3-1 system in recent weeks, the midfielder’s energy, timing, and scoring instinct would add dynamism to the centre of the pitch. In many ways, he could embody a modern version of Simone Perrotta — a tireless, intelligent presence capable of linking midfield and attack.
Inter’s Demands
Inter, however, are expected to drive a hard bargain. Their asking price for Frattesi remains around €35 million – a figure seen as excessive by many, given his limited involvement and uncertain future at the club. Still, with the player himself increasingly open to a move and eager for a fresh start, there is a growing sense that momentum could shift quickly.
The coming weeks will prove crucial. If Juventus — and Spalletti in particular — push forward, Frattesi may soon find himself trading the Nerazzurri for the Bianconeri, chasing once again the kind of form and importance he enjoyed under his old mentor.
For now, the conversations have only just begun. But at Continassa, optimism is quietly building: Frattesi might just be the midfielder to complete Spalletti’s new Juventus.
