Juventus boss Spalletti says scudetto out of reach, squad must be strengthened

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti held a press conference in Turin before the club’s summer friendly against Basel. He opened with condolences for Silvio Baldini’s family and reflected on last season’s failure to qualify for the Champions League. Spalletti said the team is “quite distant from the scudetto” and that several positions need reinforcement. He confirmed that forward Dusan Vlahović, currently a free agent, remains on the club’s radar and that “the doors are always open” for him. New signings Zeki Celik and Jeff Ekhator were praised, and Spalletti warned that the World Cup will tighten the transfer window. The Basel match is scheduled for 18 July, 15:30 CET, with live TV coverage on free‑to‑air channels and streaming platforms. Juventus also discussed ongoing transfer targets such as Franck Kessié, Mateo Pellegrino and other potential forwards as part of the effort to complete the squad ahead of the new Serie A campaign.