Alberto Costa`s performance against Udinese recently served as a strong showcase for his abilities. In the 2-0 victory, utilized as a central defender on the right side, he was one of the standout players. Beyond his solid defensive work, notably handling a potential threat from Zemura after an error by Nico Gonzalez, he also demonstrated offensive intent by making runs into the final third and attempting shots, although without success.
Having joined in January for over 10 million euros, Costa is now attracting significant attention. Several clubs are reportedly keen, including Brighton and Galatasaray, as well as prominent Portuguese sides like Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. After initially finding it challenging to settle and deliver extraordinary performances, he appears to have successfully adapted to Italian football, experiencing a period of “redemption.” Given his recent positive displays, Juventus is now considering the possibility of retaining him.
Upon his arrival in mid-January, Costa shared his initial impressions: “It`s a completely different reality than I was accustomed to. I was already playing for a big club, but here I`ve joined a club with enormous history, in an environment with entirely different conditions that I had never encountered before. I am extremely happy to be here and eager to begin working and playing. When Juventus contacted me, everything moved very quickly. Receiving the news took a moment to truly sink in, but the decision to come here was unequivocally clear. It was a very straightforward choice.”