Published 11:52 IST, August 11th 2020

Juventus transfer news: New boss Andrea Pirlo looking to offload high earner Aaron Ramsey

Juventus transfer news: Andrea Pirlo has not included midfielder Aaron Ramsey in his plans for next season and is actively looking to offload the Welshman.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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After getting kcked out by Lyon from Champions League, Juventus board swung into action and sacked manr Maurizio Sarri. Italian legend Andrea Pirlo was swiftly appointed as Juventus manr, a mere nine days after being appointed head coach of club's under-23s. It appears Pirlo has already begun preparations for next season with plans to offload players such as Aaron Ramsey. 

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Serie A news: Andrea Pirlo looking to offload Aaron Ramsey

Ramsey failed to have an impact at Allianz Stadium in his debut season, having joined Old Lady from Arsenal in 2019. Welsh midfielder mand 24 appearances in Serie A, tching a mere three goals along with an assist this season. He enjoyed limited game time under Sarri, mostly due to injury issues. British media publication Mirror reports that Andrea Pirlo hasn't included Ramsey in his plans and is actively looking to offload midfielder, seeing as how he's one of highest earners at club. 

Ramsey is on a massive £250,000-per-week contract, which Juventus are looking to get rid of with Pirlo keen to free up some on w bill. His minutes will furr be reduced with arrival of Arthur Melo from Barcelona. Besides Ramsey, Andrea Pirlo also wants to sell Gonzalo Higuain, Daniele Rugani, Sami Khedira and Mattia De Sciglio. 

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Serie A news: Andrea Pirlo plans squad rebuild 

Juventus are in need of a rebuild as y are yet to clinch Champions League title with Cristia Ronaldo at club. ir defeat against Lyon did t go down well with Juventus president Andrea Agnelli. He swung into action and decided to sack Sarri, despite former Chelsea boss clinching Serie A title in his very first season. 

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rebuild has already begun with French midfielder Blaise Matuidi set to move to Major League Soccer (MLS). Matuidi has all but signed for David Beckham's Inter Miami franchise. Reports suggest 33-year-old World Cup winner underwent a medical with MLS outfit and has agreed to a three-year deal. midfielder is close to Beckham, having played with him at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which has reportedly facilitated move. 

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Im courtesy: Aaron Ramsey, Andrea Pirlo Twitter

11:52 IST, August 11th 2020