Destiny Udogie’s apparent frustration with Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has intensified reports that the Italy international could seek a return to Serie A with Juventus.
Udogie has made seven competitive appearances for Tottenham this season. However, after returning from a knee injury and playing 13 minutes against Crystal Palace, the 23-year-old was omitted from the squad for the following match against Leeds United.
The left-back then posted a pointed message on Snapchat stating that he was “not injured”. The post appeared to make clear that his absence against Leeds United was the result of De Zerbi’s selection decision rather than a fitness problem.
Reports in La Gazzetta dello Sport had already linked Udogie with a possible move to Juventus during the January transfer window. The latest tension at Tottenham is expected to add further weight to those suggestions.
Juventus are understood to be hopeful of arranging a loan deal for Udogie. Such a move would give him the opportunity to regain full fitness and secure more regular playing time in Turin, while Tottenham could also hope he returns to form.
Udogie came through the youth academy at Hellas Verona before Tottenham signed him from Udinese in 2022. The deal was worth €18m, with a further €7m potentially payable in add-ons.
