Gleison Bremer has issued a stern warning to Juventus, stating that the club has been “coasting along for six years and this cannot happen.” The Brazilian defender emphasized his personal ambition, saying, “I want to win, I am 29 and cannot wait any longer.”
Speaking at a press conference, taking the place of coach Luciano Spalletti ahead of the crucial match against Milan, Bremer made it clear that mere Champions League qualification is no longer a satisfactory objective for the Bianconeri.
The defender expressed his discontent with the club’s recent history, stating, “Juve have been coasting along for six years now, and this cannot happen. I am happy here, but it is important that the club gets back to winning ways. In order to be considered a champion player, you have to get back to winning.”
Bremer, at 29, feels the urgency to achieve major trophies: “I want to win, because I am 29 years old and I cannot wait any longer. You can’t just float along for six years, you need to target the Scudetto.” He acknowledged that challenging for the title next season is still premature, and the focus remains on finishing the current term strongly and assessing transfer market possibilities.
He also commented on the club’s strategic decisions, including the long-term contract for coach Luciano Spalletti. “The club took this decision, and since he arrived, the team has changed a great deal,” Bremer noted, also mentioning contract renewals for Kenan Yildiz, Weston McKennie, and Manuel Locatelli as positive steps.
Addressing rumors of a potential move for Alisson Becker, Bremer stated, “I haven’t spoken to Alisson, he is a great goalkeeper, but we already have Perin and Di Gregorio. This is up to the club, not me.”
Despite Juventus currently sitting in fourth place, Bremer remains unsatisfied. “It is not a positive season at all. We should’ve done much better, especially in the Coppa Italia and Champions League, but that is the past now and we have to look forward.” He did, however, acknowledge the benefit of playing once a week, which has allowed the team to work on tactical details under Spalletti’s guidance.
Reflecting on the upcoming match against Max Allegri’s Milan, Bremer commented, “Allegri is a good coach, he won a lot, we know him well. If we win tomorrow, the Champions League will almost be locked down.” He also contrasted the coaching styles of Allegri and Spalletti, highlighting how he learned defensive strategies from Allegri and is now adapting to Spalletti’s emphasis on ball possession and initiative.
Bremer concluded by describing Spalletti’s philosophy: “He wants everyone to be able to occupy the spaces, look up and see the passing options.”
