Jhon Lucumi discusses Juventus move and leadership ambitions

Juventus defender Jhon Lucumi has discussed his recent move to the club, crediting former Juventus player Juan Cuadrado for encouraging the transfer. Lucumi noted that Cuadrado spoke positively about the experience of playing for the Italian club and urged him to join.

Lucumi also shared his initial impressions of coach Luciano Spalletti, describing him as a demanding leader who expects perfection and high physical fitness from his squad. Regarding his role within the team, the defender expressed his ambition to eventually become a leader in the dressing room, though he acknowledged that such influence takes time to build.

Ahead of an upcoming match against Milan, Lucumi expressed his readiness to play and noted the high level of competition in Serie A, citing several strong attackers in the league.