Former Italy international Mattia De Sciglio has revealed he turned down the chance to sign for Liverpool in 2017, opting instead to join Juventus. The 33-year-old, now a free agent, was a target for Jurgen Klopp as the Reds were rebuilding their defence.
De Sciglio, who could play at full-back on either flank, was at AC Milan when Liverpool expressed interest. However, he chose to reunite with his former Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus. 'Liverpool also wanted me, but I chose Turin,' he told Calciomercato.com. 'Allegri was on the bench and the team was really strong.'
The decision proved fruitful as De Sciglio won three Serie A titles and two Coppa Italia trophies with Juventus. Meanwhile, Liverpool went on to sign Virgil van Dijk in January 2018, forming a formidable defence that would help the club win the Champions League and Premier League in subsequent years.
De Sciglio's career has since taken him on loan to Lyon and Empoli, but he has been without a club since his contract expired in summer 2025. He continues to train daily in search of a new team, though a return to Liverpool appears unlikely unless an injury crisis arises.
