Arturo Vidal will NOT be joining Man United after Juventus ruled out a summer switch for the Chile man. new United boss Louis Van Gaal had made Vidal his number one transfer target this summer according to several reports.
Despite it being claimed a deal was also very close, Juve’s chief executive officer Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed that the midfielder will be staying in Turin. He said:
“Vidal is a Juventus player and we have never put him up for sale. He is one of the most important players in the squad. He is happy to be here. Many things have been written. We’ve never put him up for sale.
“Important clubs have asked after him, but we have never sat down to talk. The player decides and yesterday Vidal showed that he is happy to continue with us.”
Louis Van Gaal had wanted Vidal as part of his new look midfield at Old Trafford, where has also signed Ander Herrera and defender Luke Shaw. However, a move now appears unlikely. Marotta announced the news of Vidal staying during the unveiling of Massimiliano Allegri as the Serie A side’s new manager, following the departure of Antonio Conte.
By Charlie Gregory
@CharlieGLFC
