Juventus shows interest in acquiring Lens defender Facundo Medina

The 24-year-old Argentine has been a key player for Lens in Ligue 1, and Juventus is closely monitoring his development, considering a potential signing at the end of the season.

Juventus Targetting Facundo Medina
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Juventus is in the process of securing Lille’s Tiago Djalo, a Portuguese star whose transfer to the club is expected to be finalized in the coming hours. Meanwhile, the Italian club is actively seeking another defender in the Ligue 1.

As the current season concludes, Juventus faces the potential departures of Alex Sandro and Daniele Rugani, with no inclination to extend their contracts. This hints at the club’s intention to find replacements, and according to Tuttojuve, they have expressed interest in Lens defender Facundo Medina.

The 24-year-old Argentine has played a pivotal role for the impressive Ligue 1 side. Juventus has been closely monitoring his progress at the French club, and there are indications that they may pursue his signature at the conclusion of the season.

Facundo Medina

Facundo Axel Medina

Defender, Midfielder

ArgentinaArgentina

Age: 25

184 cm

78 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 30 3 Missed
Minutes 2624 87.5 Avg
Goals 1 0.0 Avg
Assist 3 0.1 Avg
Attempt 28 0.9 Avg
Passes 1970 65.780.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 11 0.4 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 15 times for 1276 minutes for Ligue 1.

Facundo Medina scored 1 goal for Lens. He procured one assist. He received 6 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 7th in Ligue 1. In the last match Lens lost 2-0 against Nice. The next match in Ligue 1 will be against Paris Saint Germain.

Tiago Djaló

Tiago Emanuel Embalo Djaló

Defender

PortugalPortugal

Age: 24

190 cm

kg

This season he played in total 25 times for 2022 minutes for Ligue 1.

Tiago Djaló scored 2 goals for LOSC Lille. He procured no assists. He received 6 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 5th in Ligue 1. In the last match LOSC Lille won 12-0 against Golden Lion. The next match in Ligue 1 will be against Lorient.

LOSC Lille performance and stats

LOSC Lille

Manager: Paulo Rodrigues Fonseca
Rank 3rd
Win 16
Draw 10
Loss 7
Goals 50-32
Diff 18
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 2
Loss 0
Goals 10-2
Diff 8

LOSC Lille is currently 5th in the Ligue 1 with 28 points.

In the last 17 games, it has won 7 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, LOSC Lille lost 2-1 against Strasbourg.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 21 goals and conceding 14.​

LOSC Lille will play the next match in Ligue 1 against Lorient on Sunday 14th of January in Villeneuve d’Ascq. The prediction is LOSC Lille winning the match.​

Juventus performance and stats

Juventus

Manager: Massimiliano Allegri
Rank 4th
Win 18
Draw 13
Loss 5
Goals 49-28
Diff 21

Juventus is currently in the Coppa Italia with points.

It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .​

Lens performance and stats

Lens

Manager: Franck Haise
Rank 6th
Win 14
Draw 8
Loss 11
Goals 43-35
Diff 8
Rank 3rd
Win 2
Draw 2
Loss 2
Goals 6-11
Diff -5

Lens is currently 7th in the Ligue 1 with 26 points.

In the last 17 games, it has won 7 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Lens lost 2-0 against Nice.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 21 goals and conceding 17.​

Lens will play the next match in Ligue 1 against Paris Saint Germain on Sunday 14th of January in Lens. The prediction is Paris Saint Germain winning the match.​