A new name has emerged on Juventus’ radar as the club continues its search for a young and dynamic defender. According to reports from Tuttosport (as quoted by IlBianconero), the Bianconeri are closely monitoring Christian Mawissa, the 20-year-old centre-back currently playing for Monaco.
The strategy from Juventus is clear — secure an Under-22 central defender who can provide both immediate depth and long-term promise. Signing a player under that threshold would also offer a regulatory advantage, as he would not occupy a senior squad slot, giving the club flexibility to strengthen elsewhere without major sacrifices.
Mawissa in Juventus’ Sights
Mawissa, born in 2005, is well known to Juventus’ newly appointed CEO of Football, Damien Comolli, who worked with him during his time at Toulouse. Comolli’s familiarity with the young Frenchman’s potential could prove crucial in any future negotiations.
Highly rated in France, Mawissa is seen as a defender destined for the national team setup. His confident performances have already drawn lofty comparisons to Lilian Thuram, another Monaco graduate who famously went on to shine in Italy. While such parallels may carry weighty expectations, they reflect the growing regard for the youngster’s ability.
A Left-Footed, Versatile Prospect
Unlike Thuram, Mawissa is left-footed — a quality increasingly valued among top European clubs for balance in defensive setups. Although naturally a central defender, he is also capable of slotting in at left-back, offering tactical versatility for coaches who prize adaptability.
Having debuted in senior football at just 17 with Toulouse, Mawissa earned a move to Monaco in the summer of 2024. Since then, he has gained significant experience in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League, underscoring his steady development and maturity.
Juventus’ Other Defensive Targets
Mawissa is not the only young centre-back under consideration in Turin. Juventus are also keeping tabs on Lecce’s Tiago Gabriel, who has attracted attention from both Inter and Premier League side Brentford, and Tarik Muharemovic of Sassuolo, another talent being tracked by English clubs. The club’s intent is to sign at least one promising defender during the January transfer window.
The Comolli Connection
The Comolli factor could play a decisive role in Juventus’ pursuit. Few know Mawissa as well as the Bianconeri’s chief football executive, who oversaw his early rise at Toulouse and remains confident in his potential. That personal link may offer Juventus a crucial edge in negotiations with Monaco.
