A number of Juventus' acquisitions from a year ago, including Nicolas Gonzalez, have fallen short of expectations. Following Massimiliano Allegri's departure, the club saw major changes as the Bianconeri struggled to regain their previous dominance over a three-year span. Juventus supported Thiago Motta as head coach by making several new additions and reorganising their assault, defence, and midfield in an attempt to turn things around.
Gonzalez is currently considered a player who is likely to be moved on because most of those signings have failed to leave a lasting impression. In what was regarded as a surprise transfer, Gonzalez came from Fiorentina on an initial loan agreement. In Turin, there were great expectations that he would regain his form and fulfil his potential. Juventus decided to sign him despite reservations about his injury history and lack of consistency at Fiorentina, making a substantial investment in the process.