Juventus continued to show good form in their preseason warm-up matches, defeating Nice 2-0 at their Vinovo training ground. After the match, head coach Spalletti was interviewed and responded to questions about the team's performance, player status, and transfer plans.

When asked about his recently deceased mother, Spalletti first thanked the Juventus club for their support: "Thank you all for your concern. My mother was a symbol of life, even after she left us. I was deeply touched to see all the members of the Juventus board attend the funeral; it was a very kind gesture."

In addition, Spalletti also spoke about the passing of Italian football legend Franco Baresi: "I want to echo the wonderful tributes that many have expressed. I saw some very accurate descriptions of his caliber as a person and a player. Looking back at some videos now, you can even see Maradona wearing Baresi's jersey, and it was Baresi who elevated the position of defender. He proved that defensive players can also have a great impact."

Regarding the match against Nice, Spalletti said he was satisfied with the team's overall performance: "I liked everything tonight. Sometimes last season, our team, when attacking, would find that the defense and midfield weren't providing enough support, but tonight the players did very well. They deliberately left ten meters of space for the opponent while compressing twenty meters in depth, and successfully won back many balls, creating good attacking opportunities. Of course, we also had some simple mistakes that shouldn't have happened."

Spalletti specifically praised Douglas Luiz, who scored the first goal: "His performance was better than in previous matches. Today he covered more ground, increased his running distance, and was faster, which is a key area he needs to improve. I could have kept him on the field longer, but the training intensity was high, and several players were at risk of injury, so adjustments were ultimately made."

Speaking about the transfer market, Spalletti expressed optimism about the club's work: "I am optimistic because my office is between those of Ortoli and Massara, and I can see everything they do and feel their commitment in the market. This transfer market is difficult, and Juventus has made some recruitment mistakes in recent years, so now we need to rebuild the squad."

"We cannot sign a player regardless of the cost like some clubs; we must optimize our choices. In this regard, the two directors are doing very well."

Regarding the future of Douglas Luiz and Arthur, Spalletti revealed that both players initially thought they might be discarded by the team, but Juventus wanted to re-evaluate them: "I like the attitude of Arthur and Douglas. They thought they would be cast aside, but they were surprised to find that we still want to observe and evaluate them. We spent a good amount of money to sign them, and we want to give them a chance. Seeing their willingness to work hard is a sign of wisdom and quality."

Regarding transfer targets, Spalletti confirmed that Juventus still hopes to strengthen the attacking line: "Muani and Alaraibegović, whom you mentioned, are both real possibilities. We lack an attacking midfielder and a central forward."

He commented on Muani: "He is a very versatile player who can drop back to receive the ball, attack space behind the defense, and has also played on the wing for a long time. He is a player we have been monitoring, and we would be very happy if we could sign him."

In addition, Spalletti also talked about Juventus' future signings: "Everyone now realizes how difficult this market is. For us, due to some previous circumstances, the operation is even more challenging. Our directors are working diligently, and they have proven it. Some deals take more time, but we are still confident."

Spalletti also commented on the incident involving the Italian Football Federation and Paolo Maldini: "Maldini represented the new direction the team needed, like a system upgrade for a mobile phone. But this upgrade was not completed, and we are still stuck with the old system. I don't know if this is the correct answer, but I think Maldini could have shifted this moving car up a gear."

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