The reason behind the number 21 is His Highness Gonzalo Higuain

There is something interesting about Gonzalo Higuain in this 2019/2020 season. Its weight is not controversial, but its decision to use jersey number 21 with Juventus.

Gonzalo Higuain returned to defend Juventus in the 2019/2020 season after briefly defending AC Milan and Chelsea. Higuain still has a contract with the Turin club until 2021.

Higuain before defending Chelsea in the second half of the 2018/2019 season. The 31-year-old scored five goals in 14 matches in the Premier League phase. The Blues are not interested in giving him a permanent contract.

Back at Juventus, surprisingly Higuian chose to use number 21. Apparently, there was a special reason behind that number. What is that



Return number 21 choices Gonzalo Higuain


Throughout his career, Gonzalo Higuain is identical to number 9. This number is used by players nicknamed El Pipita while he is still active in the Argentine national team. The figure is also used at Chelsea for AC Milan.

On his first chance at Juventus, Higuain also used his jersey number 9. Similarly, he became a star player for Napoli. Shirt number 9 is very similar to the figure of Higuain.

"[Shirt number 21] is my choice, I decided to change to 21, the birthday of my daughter," Gonzalo Higuain told Sky Sports Italia.

"This is also a way to win with me every game, this is a heartfelt decision that brings me luck, that's the truth I chose at 21," continued El Pipita.
The number 9 Juventus in 2019/2020 is empty.


The new career period Gonzalo Higuain


Gonzalo Higuain doubted he could participate at Juventus. However, he made it into the first team. Coach Maurizo Sarri duo Higuain with Cristiano Ronaldo in the front row of Juventus.

In both matches played at Juventus, Higuain scored. He played for 159 minutes. Higuain is considered quite successful in the first two Serie A matches this season 2019/2020.

For Higuain, playing with Cristiano Ronaldo is not new. Because they work together when they play Real Madrid. Higuain defended Madrid between 2006 and 2013.

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