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Juventus defender 'turned down' Newcastle United claims agent

Radu Dragusin rejected the offer of a move to Newcastle United according to the Juventus defender's agent.

Dragusin's recently signed a new deal with the Serie A giants, tying in him down until 2025.

His future had been the source of constant speculation given that his deal was up this summer with the Magpies linked with a move on several occasions.

Upon signing a new deal with Juventus, Dragusin's agent - Florin Manea - claimed that Newcastle were one of several clubs who offered the defender a contract.

Speaking to TuttoJuve, Manea said: "Yes, I can confirm that we have been contacted by several European clubs.

"Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Leipzig, Wolfsburg and even Tottenham were interested in the player, we presented the offers to the boy who, however, had no doubts and wanted to stay at Juventus.

"He grew up here, now they know him and he has adapted, Radu considers the club one of the top five teams in the world.

"We are very happy, we waited a while but it was worth it. Radu will have the opportunity to fight with the best in the world, he has a great desire to stay here and will work hard to become the starter in the future. his will ".

Newcastle have decisions to make on Federico Fernandez and Fabian Schar this summer with deals for both players running out at the end of the season.

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