Paulo Dybala has announced on Instagram that he is leaving Juventus, amid reported interest from Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur.
Dybala, who has been linked with North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham in the summer transfer window, is out of contract at Juventus at the end of the season.
We have known for a while that the 28-year-old, who can operate as a forward or as an attacking midfielder, is not going to sign a new contract with Juventus.
And now Dybala himself has announced on Instagram that tonight’s match against Lazio at the Allianz Stadium will be his last for Juventus in front of the home fans.
TuttoSport have reported that Arsenal are keen on signing Dybala on a free transfer, while journalist Alfredo Pedulla claimed last month that Tottenham have made an offer to the former Palermo star.
Arsenal and Tottenham target Paulo Dybala’s announcement
Dybala wrote on Instagram, as translated from Italian: “It is difficult to find the right words to greet you, there are so many years and so many emotions involved, all together … I thought we would be together for ever more years, but fate puts us on different paths. I will never forget everything you made me experience, every game, every goal.
“With you I grew up, I learned, I lived and I dreamed. It has been 7 years of magic, 12 trophies and 115 goals that no one will take away from us. Never. Thank you for supporting me in difficult times.
“Thanks to those who have accompanied me over the years: from the first to the last, from the fans to the people who work within the club, everyone, coaches and teammates, employees and managers.
“Wearing this important jersey together with the captain’s armband has been one of the greatest pride of my life, which I hope to tell my children and grandchildren someday.
“Tomorrow will be my last match in this shirt, it’s hard to imagine, but it will be our final farewell. It will not be easy, but I will enter the field with a smile and with my head held high, knowing that I have given everything for you.”
Big decision
It will be interesting to see which club Dybala moves to this summer, amid interest from Arsenal and Tottenham among other teams.
The Argentine is at the top of his gam nowe, and we have no doubt that he would be able to make an immediate impact at Arsenal or Tottenham.
Dybala has scored 10 goals and given five assists in Serie A and has scored three goals and provided one assist in the Champions League this season.
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