There are two reasons why Xhaka’s move to Juventus is unlikely

Granit Xhaka has been linked with a move to Juventus in January, but the Swiss midfielder is happy at Sunderland and the Bianconeri would be reluctant to make a major investment in a player over the age of 30, according to Alfredo Pedulla.

Juventus is monitoring the transfer market and could sign a central midfielder in the January window. Several players have been linked with a move to the Allianz Stadium, including Swiss international Xhaka, but Football Italia transfer expert Alfredo Pedulla warns that the 33-year-old is an unlikely addition for the Bianconeri.

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Xhaka is happy at Sunderland

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Granit Xhaka of Sunderland celebrates following the Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on November 08, 2025 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

“Xhaka is happy at Sunderland, and I am not sure that Juventus can invest a lot of money in a player who is no longer young,” Pedulla said in his recent statements.YouTube video of Football Italia.

“Juventus will decide later what to do. They have to appoint a new sporting director, there is still some confusion.”

Juventus have recorded one win and two draws in their first three matches under Luciano Spalletti. The Old Lady visits Fiorentina in the next round of the Italian League.

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Expect changes from Juventus

TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti reacts during the Serie A match between Juventus and Torino on November 08, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)

Spalletti said after the 0-0 draw against Torino before halftime that he would do so Consider changing Juventus’ systemThis is exactly what Pedulla expects from the Italian tactician in the future.

He added: “I expect Spalletti to switch to a four-man defense system, in a 4-3-3 system.”

“From now on, I expect to see Spalletti’s hands, get many points and show who the coach is.”