Udogie tension with De Zerbi and Tottenham can fuel Juventus report

Udogie tension with De Zerbi and Tottenham can fuel Juventus report There are increasing reports that Italy international Destiny Udogie is pushing for a return to Serie A with Juventus after he seemed to lash out at Tottenham Hotspur coach Roberto De Zerbi. The left-back has made seven competitive appearances so far this season for his club, but after returning from a knee injury and playing 13 minutes against Crystal Palace, he was left out of the squad entirely for the next match with Leeds United. Juventus targeted unhappy Udogie LEEDS, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 04: Destiny Udogie of Tottenham Hotspur is challenged by Brenden Aaronson of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on October 04, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Udogie made a pointed statement on Snapchat , making it very clear he was “not injured,” meaning coach De Zerbi had simply decided not to call him up for the squad. There were already suggestions in La Gazzetta dello Sport and more than he was a transfer target for Juventus in the January window , and this tension will only further fuel those reports. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, looks on before the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on September 15, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) It also means Juventus are hopeful they could get the 23-year-old on loan, so Tottenham can hope he will regain fitness and regular playing time in Turin. A product of the Hellas Verona youth academy, Tottenham purchased Udogie from Udinese in 2022 for €18m plus up to €7m in various add-ons.