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Juventus Set to Sign Genoa Starlet Cristian Romero as Defensive Rebuild Begins

Juventus have reportedly all but sealed a deal to sign Genoa defender Cristian Romero ahead of a summer rebuild of their ageing backline.

Romero is considered one of the league's hottest young prospects, and he looks set to join La Vecchia Signora in the summer for a reported €30m fee.

The move for Romero is a conscious effort by the Juve hierarchy to revamp their ageing backline. With starting duo Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci both the wrong side of 30, and struggling with injuries in recent weeks, there is an undoubted need for I Bianconeri to sign younger talent.