According to reporter Michele De Blasis, Tudor strongly advocates that Juventus introduce Joao Mario.

The reporter wrote: "Tudore played an important role in the transfer negotiations between Joao Mario and Juventus. The Juventus coach promoted the deal to ensure that the Portuguese player can come to Turin."

Juventus had previously officially announced Mario's joining, with a total transfer fee of 12.6 million euros per 26 installments for four years.