MARIO MANDZUKIC was exiled from Juventus’ lavish Christmas party as the Croatian took another huge step towards a January exit.
The Manchester United target, 33, wasn’t even invited to the glitzy bash after being forced to train alone as he prepares to quit the club.
Juventus enjoyed their Christmas party on Wednesday – but there was no room for MandzukicCredit: Getty
Mario Mandzukic hasn’t played a single game for Juventus this seasonCredit: Getty
Cristiano Ronaldo posed with women’s star Cecilia Salvai at the glitzy bash
Giorgio Chiellini signed a champagne bottle at the star-studded doCredit: Getty
Gianluigi Buffon was spotted with Juve midfielder Sofie Junge Pedersen at the party
Mandzukic hasn’t played a single second of first-team football under Maurizio Sarri after plummeting down the pecking order.
On Wednesday night, Juventus’ star-studded squad threw on their club suits to enjoy the Christmas do.
But Mandzukic was forced to stay at home, as the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Aaron Ramsey and Matthijs De Ligt partied the night away.
Incredibly, the Croatian wasn’t allowed to attend despite 600 other guests being invited by chairman Andrea Agnelli.
Both Juventus’ men’s and women’s teams were invited, with the likes of Ronaldo and Gianluigi Buffon posing with Cecilia Salvai and Sofie Junge Pedersen.
Leonardo Bonucci was snapped signing a huge bottle of champagne – already scribbled on by a host of team-mates – with a gold pen.
Mandzukic was heavily linked with a summer move to United, but a move never materialised.
The veteran striker’s current contract runs until the end of next season – in June 2021 – and he earns around £300,000 a week in wages.
Mandzukic is said to favour a move back to Germany, having played for Bayern Munich between 2012 and 2014, but United are in desperate need of striking reinforcements.
Last month it was claimed Juve’s director of football flew to London for a meeting with United bosses over a £13m move.
Matthijs De Ligt and Aaron Ramsey threw on their suits for the Xmas bashCredit: Getty
Boss Maurizio Sarri addressed the partygoers on Wednesday eveningCredit: Getty
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
