Juventus Troll Osimhen and Leao After Gleison Bremer’s Contract Extension

Juventus Troll Osimhen and Leao After Gleison Bremer’s Contract Extension

Elijah Odetokun
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Juventus have extended defender Gleison Bremer’s contract till 2028
  • The Brazilian joined the Italian giants from city rivals Torino in 2022
  • The Old Lady aimed a dig at two Serie A attackers in his announcement

Football clubs’ communication and social media activities have gotten hilarious over the years, such that even teams aim subtle digs at their players.

Juventus found a creative way to announce their defender’s contract renewal by throwing shade at two of the best Serie A attackers in the announcement by video.

Manuel Locatelli, Alex Sandro, Gleison Bremer, Victor Osimhen z Juventus, Napoli.
Gleison Bremer intervenes in the scuffle between Victor Osimhen and Manuel Locatelli. Photo by Jonathan Moscrop.
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Gleison Bremer extended his contract, which was due to expire in 2027, by another year till the summer of 2028, and the announcement video has got fans in stitches.

Juventus shades Osimhen and Leao

As seen in a video shared on social media by the 36-time Italian champions, the defender was asked to remove everything in his pocket, and he brought out his car keys, wallet and phone.

A video on the phone showed him dribbling AC Milan star Rafael Leao and tackling Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, indirectly claiming he pocketed two of the league’s best.

Per Football Italia, the Brazilian joined Juventus from city rivals Torino in the summer of 2022 after he was named Serie A defender of the year for 2021/22.

He has been an integral member of the squad since he arrived at the Allianz Stadium and has played every minute of the 17 games of the season so far, helping the team keep eight clean sheets, only bettered by league leaders Inter Milan.

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Sports Brief reported on Osimhen's agent threatening Napoli with legal action after their official TikTok published a disparaging video about his client.

Roberto Calenda released a statement on social media condemning their act and making it clear the player reserved every right to take legal action and other necessary steps to protect himself.

Fulham mocks Mikel Arteta

Sports Brief previously reported on Fulham mocking Mikel Arteta during their 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

The club uploaded four pictures showing different stages of the Gunners boss’ reaction after winger Bukayo Saka’s back pass allowed the West Londoners to score.

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Elijah Odetokun is Reuters-trained journalist with three years of experience having previously worked at Daily Times Nigeria, OmaSports and El Futbolero.