Juventus continue to scout young talents in Italian football, with Diego Coppola, the 21-year-old central defender from Hellas Verona and Italy’s Under-21 team, high on their watchlist. The upcoming match between Verona and Juventus at the Allianz Stadium could serve as a crucial test for the young defender, given the Bianconeri’s growing interest in him.
IlBianconero report how Juventus’ sporting department has been monitoring Coppola for some time now. The growth of the young centre-back has attracted attention from several clubs, but the Bianconeri are keen to evaluate his performance under pressure, particularly against a high-calibre team like themselves. The challenge against Juventus will be an important trial for Coppola, an opportunity to prove he can meet the standards required by a top club.
Thiago Motta, Juventus’ current manager, has already shown his preference for young players and appreciation for defenders with experience in the Italian top flight. Coppola, with his physical and technical characteristics, could fit the ideal profile to strengthen the Bianconeri’s defence.
Coppola’s market value has seen a significant increase in recent months. Last summer, Verona valued him at around 6 million euros. However, his performances this season have led the club to revise their valuation upwards. Currently, the player’s price tag is estimated between 12 and 15 million euros, with potential for further increase if he continues to develop.
For Juventus, this evolution represents a factor to consider carefully. If the Bianconeri want to secure the defender, they might need to act swiftly to avoid a bidding war with other Serie A clubs or even foreign teams interested in emerging Italian prospects.
Coppola is a 1.91-meter tall central defender, endowed with great physical strength and good aerial ability. He’s attentive in the defensive phase, capable of reading game situations with maturity despite his young age. Moreover, he has shown improvements in ball management, an increasingly demanded skill for modern defenders.
His ability to adapt to different tactical setups makes him an interesting prospect for Juventus, who in recent years have shown appreciation for versatile defenders. Motta could work on his development and gradually integrate him into the Bianconeri system, ensuring a maturation path similar to that of other young talents launched by Juventus.
