Tottenham loanee Sarr shines as Juventus beat Celta Vigo 2-1

Tottenham loanee Sarr shines as Juventus beat Celta Vigo 2-1 Tottenham loanee Pape Matar Sarr played a key role in Juventus’ 2-1 win over Celta Vigo on Thursday, prompting Gazzetta dello Sport to claim the Senegalese international could become a ‘crucial player’ in the Bianconeri’s midfield. Juventus secured a 2-1 comeback win over Celta Vigo on Thursday in the second match of the league phase of the Europa League. Pape Matar Sarr’s first Juventus interview via Juventus.com. Gazzetta highlights that the 24-year-old made 88 touches in his latest outing, plus 65 successful passes, and three interceptions, more than any other player on the team. Furthermore, he won six duels and had three total shots: one blocked, one on target and one off target. ‘Sarr has shown that he can become a crucial figure in the Bianconeri’s midfield,’ wrote Gazzetta. ENFIELD, ENGLAND – MARCH 09: Pape Matar Sarr of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on March 09, 2026 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) ‘He’s highly effective at breaking up play and in transition, although he still needs to improve in the final third.’ Sarr has made five appearances for Juventus in all competitions this season, starting three times. He played for 90 minutes in both Juventus’ Europa League matches against NEC and Celta Vigo, making the most of Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli’s lengthy injuries. VIGO, SPAIN – OCTOBER 15: Nick Woltemade of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Federico Gatti during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between Real Club Celta and Juventus at Estadio Balaidos on October 15, 2026 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images) Sarr is on loan from Tottenham, and Juventus hold an option to buy. The Bianconeri paid €2.5m for a one-season loan and can make his move permanent for a further €27.5m.