Juventus Transfer News: Claudio Marchisio Will Reportedly Ignore Italian Offers

Claudio Marchisio has reportedly received offers from other Italian clubs, but he will not remain in Serie A out of respect for Juventus.

According to Calciomercato.com's Fabrizio Romano, the Bianconeri essentially forced the midfielder out of the club, and he could have considered joining another Serie A side. But after 25 years in the iconic black-and-white shirt, Marchisio still loves the Old Lady dearly and will instead move abroad.

Marchisio's departure dropped as a bombshell on Friday, the last day of Serie A's transfer window. As an academy product and local hero, he was a fan favourite, even if his playing time decreased over the past two seasons.

Those supporters were far from happy with the sudden nature of his departure and the fact that he never got a proper goodbye. Many were devastated:

Others noted the heavy turnover of the summer, with Gianluigi Buffon and Stephan Lichtsteiner also moving on:

According to Romano, the relationship between the 32-year-old and manager Massimiliano Allegri deteriorated, as Il Principino tumbled down the pecking order. Rodrigo Bentancur's rise and Emre Can's arrival meant he likely would have received even fewer opportunities this year.

Marchisio should be sought-after thanks to his versatility and status as a free agent. A move to MLS seems likely; Tutto Mercato Web previously linked the midfielder with a switch to North America (h/t MLSSoccer's Ian Quillen). The Italy international could well have a similar impact as former team-mate and compatriot Sebastian Giovinco, who has become a star for Toronto FC.

He could also sign a deal with another European club, and Tutto Mercato Web recently linked him with a move to AS Monaco (h/t Football Italia).