Juventus have communicated to striker Gonzalo Higuain that he is no longer required and can leave the club this summer.
The Argentina international has returned to Turin this summer after Chelsea decided against either extending Higuain's loan deal or signing him on a permanent basis.
As such he was set to be reunited with Maurizio Sarri at the Allianz Stadium having played under the new Bianconeri manager at both Napoli and Chelsea.
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But with Cristiano Ronaldo set to be Juve's starting striker in 2019-20 and a move for Inter star Mauro Icardi very much on the table, Goal can reveal that Higuain has been told via a phone call with his entourage that he is surplus to requirements.