Juventus have just lost Kamil Grabara to a serious knee injury, meaning he will not play for the club again until the end of his loan spell with them.
He joined them on loan from VFL Wolfsburg and only made his debut for the Old Lady against NEC in the Europa League last week, delivering a fine performance that included an assist. His display earned him considerable praise.
He had been hoping to receive more minutes on the pitch for the men in black and white, but he has now suffered a season-ending injury. His absence leaves Juventus needing to find another option for the position.
Juventus need a replacementIt is a major blow for the Bianconeri, but they have to replace him. Because the transfer window has closed, their best option is a free agent, with Neto now within their sights.
Football Italia says the Brazilian is one of the free agents being offered to them, and Juve are seriously considering adding him to their squad in the coming days. The club must now assess its available options.
Neto has had a spell at the club before, as he was a backup goalkeeper between 2015 and 2017. He also played a similar role at Barcelona and Arsenal, meaning he has considerable experience in the game.
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Neto under considerationJuve believe he can do the job, and he is one of the free agents that the club are evaluating at the moment. His previous experience with Juventus could also make him a familiar option as they consider how to cover for Grabara.
The injury to Grabara has created an unexpected problem for the Bianconeri, who now have to consider a replacement outside the normal transfer window. Neto is among the options available to them.
His experience as a backup goalkeeper could be useful to Juventus as they look for a short-term solution. The club will now decide whether he is the right player to add to their squad.