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Pjanic claims: ‘Roma are Scudetto contenders but too early for Juventus’

Miralem Pjanic has given his verdict on his two former Italian clubs, and the gap…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:40 AM
Pjanic claims: ‘Roma are Scudetto contenders but too early for Juventus’
Key Things to Know
  • Miralem Pjanic claimed Roma can dream of the Scudetto, while it remains too early for Juventus to compete.
  • Pjanic highlighted Roma's attractive style and the attacking partnership of Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen.
  • Pjanic stated that Juventus must prioritize rebuilding and qualifying for the Champions League over chasing the title.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former midfielder Miralem Pjanic stated that Roma are genuine contenders for the Serie A title, while warning that it is too early for Juventus to target the Scudetto. Speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, Pjanic praised Roma's attractive style of play and noted that a frontline featuring Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen could bring the title back to Rome.

Conversely, Pjanic urged caution regarding Juventus, emphasizing that their primary objective following a sixth-place finish should be securing a return to the Champions League. He identified Inter, Napoli, and Roma as stronger title candidates, while also reflecting on his past experiences playing alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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