It has emerged that Argentinian and Juventus Striker Paulo Dybala has been put on the preliminary line-up for Argentina's football team for the Rio 2016 Olympics, much to the disapproval of Juventus.
"?Goal.com reports that "?Juventus general director Guiseppe Marotta is insistent on not allowing Dybala to travel to Rio to compete in the games.
Marotta told the Italian press that, "He has been included in Argentina's provisional squad for the Olympics, but the Fifa regulations allow us to prevent him from actually going. We have the desire to keep him here because the Olympics coincide with the new season."
"Unfortunately it's not down to me. I knew I'd have been in the squad for the Olympics, I'd spoken to Tata Martino, but Juve said no"-Dybala
On the other side of the table, AFA President Luis Segura told "?newspaper Ole:
"We are doing everything possible and are working with the clubs who, unfortunately, are not forced to release their players for the Olympics, from the initial 35-man list there will eventually be only 22, so we hope the European clubs let their players go."?
Paulo Dybala has lit up Serie A with his performance this season, scoring 23 goals in 46 games in all competitions, finishing the season as Juve's top goalscorer.
Argentina coach Gerardo Martino did keep Dybala out of his Copa America squad, despite his incredible performances for his club.
The discussion is set to continue about the potential participation of Dybala at the upcoming Olympic games, but Juventus have made their intentions to keep their player away from Rio quite clear.