Juventus manager Thiago Motta has warned Manchester City that left Andrea Cambiaso was not interested in a transfer to Etihad Stadium last month.
After leaving Kyle Walker to AC Milan, City increased their research for a replacement and placed their views in versatile Cambiaso, which is a natural protector, but is just as comfortable on the right side of the defense.
A bid of € 65m (£ 54.4m) was reported to have arrived But ultimately led to nothing, though city They are expected to revive their follow-up for the 24-year-old during the summer.
Required in the future of Cambiaso, Motta insisted he has only eyes to Juventus in the minute.
“I'm glad he stayed with a great team like Juventus,” Motta said. “I think he always had the idea of staying.”
City passed a lot in their defense in January, signing Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis for just over £ 60m combined, while striker Omar Marmosh and midfielder Nico Gonzalez also joined to take city spending near £ 180m .
Full protection is expected to be their next reinforcement area, but Juventus are prepared to stay located on Cambiaso, whose contract in Turin goes by 2029.