Jhon Lucumi has addressed speculation surrounding his future after being linked with a move to Juventus, although the defender insists his full attention remains on the World Cup with Colombia. According to reports, Juventus are interested in signing the Bologna defender following his strong performances in Serie A last season.
Lucumi has entered the final year of his current contract, which has increased interest in his situation and encouraged Juventus to explore the possibility of a transfer. The Bianconeri believe a deal could be achievable, although competition for the defender is expected to be strong during the current transfer window.
Juventus facing competition for defender
The Colombian is also attracting attention from Bournemouth, meaning Juventus are competing with Premier League interest for his signature. Remaining in Italy could provide Juventus with an advantage, but Bologna are reportedly demanding a significant fee before considering any sale this summer.
Juventus are assessing several defensive options because of uncertainty surrounding players already linked with departures. With Gleison Bremer and Lloyd Kelly both reportedly available, the club may need to secure another central defender if either player leaves before the transfer window closes.
Lucumi responds to transfer speculation
According to Sport Mediaset, Lucumí chose not to discuss his future in detail while focusing on international duty with Colombia at the World Cup.
He said, “In Italy, are we talking about me in a merciless way? Smiles. I’m at the Mondiale now. What if I heard about Juve on me? This is not the time to touch on certain issues. Davvero I want to dedicate myself only to Colombia. When I return to Italy we will talk about everything calmly.”
The defender’s comments suggest he intends to postpone any discussions regarding a possible transfer until after his international commitments have concluded, with Juventus expected to continue monitoring the situation closely in the meantime.