Aaron Ramsey would be a great signing for Juventus, according to the club’s former midfielder Andrea Pirlo.
Ramsey is set to leave Arsenal at the end of the season after the Premier League side withdrew their offer of a contract renewal, to the player’s surprise.
Serie A champions Juve are reportedly among the European clubs keen to sign Ramsey, who will be available to conduct negotiations over a free transfer next month.
And Pirlo believes Juve, who signed Emre Can from Arsenal’s Premier League rivals Liverpool in similar circumstances last year, would be boosted by Ramsey’s arrival.
Aaron Ramsey has said his 'YES' to join Juventus. The great project of the club & the chance to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo are the two main reasons why he wants to leave Arsenal for Juventus. [TS] pic.twitter.com/pJ3JfbWBqb
— Forza Juventus (@ForzaJuve2017) December 27, 2018
“Ramsey is a great purchase,” Pirlo said.
Former Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has given his backing to the club's apparent pursuit of Arsenal and Wales star Aaron Ramsey. https://t.co/rgpZTcOOMx
— Sportskeeda Football (@SK_Football) December 27, 2018
“Juventus are preparing another excellent deal. He is a strong player and could do very well.”
However, Juventus are likely to face strong competition as reports have indicated Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain are ready to seal a January move for Wales international Ramsey.
#Juventus and @FCBayernEN have emerged as the favourites to land @aaronramsey on a free transfer once his contract expires with Arsenal. https://t.co/2bUmgQ3589 #KickOff
— Kick Off (@KickOffMagazine) December 24, 2018
Andrea Pirlo: Aaron Ramsey Would Be a 'Great Buy' for Juventus Amid PSG Ru… #Arsenal https://t.co/rmmqYq7TyG pic.twitter.com/7U0R9wTlh8
— Arsenal Report (@Arsenal_Fanly) December 27, 2018
Despite his 10-year Arsenal stay seemingly coming towards its conclusion, Ramsey has made 16 Premier League appearances this term, scoring once.
Love the way Aaron Ramsey ISN'T good enough (by a lot of AFC fans who probably can't even kick a ball straight themselves) for Arsenal but yet if reports are true is wanted by some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Bayern Munich. Juventus. PSG.
— JJ (@stumpee79) December 27, 2018
So, you’re telling me clubs like PSG and Juventus are asking for Aaron Ramsey, but he can’t make it into starting eleven at Arsenal? How things goes nowdays if Juve give us Ronaldo, he would be Emery’s bench option number 2. Right after Maitland-Niles for Laca.
— Aubazettes (@Aubazettes) December 27, 2018
Arsenal are reportedly interested in Sevilla midfielder Ever Banega as a potential Ramsey replacement.