Milan and Roma could reportedly try to sign Porto loanee Francisco Conceicao amid his uncertain future at Juventus. According to Calciomercato, both clubs are considering the possibility of landing the diminutive winger in the coming months.
Juventus acquired Conceicao’s services on a season-long loan. However, they didn’t include a buyout clause, meaning the 22-year-old will return to Estadio do Dragao at the end of the season. It’s still uncertain whether the Allianz outfit will try to purchase him in the summer.
Conceicao has made 22 appearances in Serie A, racking up three goals and as many assists. He added 11 more in other competitions. Yet, his inconsistent form has made Juventus second-guess their initial ambition to make his transfer permanent.
While waiting for Juventus to make up their mind, Milan and Roma are lurking in the shadows. Conceicao’s father, Sergio, is currently in charge of the Rossoneri. Unfortunately, his future at Stadio San Siro looks dead in the water, even though he could win the Coppa Italia trophy.
If the situation changes, it’s difficult to exclude Francisco’s switch to Milan, especially amid speculation Milan could offload Samuel Chukwueze after another underwhelming season. As for Roma, Conceicao would hardly fit Claudio Ranieri’s system at the Stadio Olimpico.
However, the veteran manager will return to retirement at the end of the season. Roma will, therefore, appoint a new boss. Only then will the club chart a fresh course, and the incoming manager will likely have the final say.
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