Juventus have opened talks to sign Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi on a free transfer; his arrival would shore up Juve's left-sided defence and reduce goals conceded — punters might back Juventus in clean-sheet markets and consider Senesi in “most starts” or “player to assist” props if he signs and starts regularly.
Juventus open talks to sign Marcos Senesi as summer target
Juventus have held initial talks with the representatives of Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi over a potential move to Turin on a free transfer next summer. The 29-year-old is reportedly open to the switch and is understood to be seeking a four-year contract. Juventus are planning to move decisively in June to secure him before his deal at Bournemouth officially expires.
Contract timeline and transfer competition
Discussions are understood to be at an early stage but Juve are preparing a summer approach and could submit a bid later this season to get ahead of rivals. Senesi has been linked with several top clubs, including sides in La Liga and Serie A, making the race for his signature competitive if multiple suitors push in June.
Player profile: left-footed centre-back with ball-playing skills
Senesi fits the profile Juventus have targeted: a left-footed centre-back comfortable in one-on-one defending and progressive passing from the back. He moved to the Premier League with Bournemouth in 2022 after three seasons in the Netherlands and has been a regular starter since arriving. Senesi has two senior caps for Argentina and declined an earlier invitation related to a different national setup before committing to his international debut.
2025–26 form and role at Bournemouth
This season Senesi has started 20 of Bournemouth’s 21 Premier League matches, contributing four assists and logging heavy minutes as one of the defensive mainstays. Bournemouth have struggled recently and sit mid-to-lower table, having sold several players last summer, including a promising Spanish youngster who moved to Madrid.
What Senesi would bring to Juventus
Senesi would provide Juventus with a left-footed option in central defence, improving balance in build-up play and offering experience at a high level. His passing range and leadership through minutes played would be valuable for a club seeking greater defensive consistency.
Betting implications and market impact
A confirmed signing would likely shorten Juventus’ odds in markets tied to clean sheets and goals conceded. Punters might consider Juventus for low-scoring outcomes and back Senesi in markets such as “most starts by a new signing,” “first assist,” or player appearance props if he joins as expected and is named a regular starter.
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