Every word from Gleison Bremer as he predicts bright future: ‘Yıldız is our Lamine Yamal’

After nearly a year away from competitive football, Juventus defender Gleison Bremer has returned to the pitch and opened up about his recovery, ambitions, and the new chapter under coach Igor Tudor.

Speaking from the team’s preseason training camp in Herzogenaurach, Germany, Bremer reflected on his injury, the mental toll, and the future of Juventus.

Ten Grueling Months Off the Pitch

Bremer’s long road to recovery began with a devastating knee injury that sidelined him for ten months—longer than the average recovery for a torn ACL.

“The hardest part was the beginning. When the surgeon told me I’d be out for nine months instead of the usual six or seven, it hit me hard. Mine wasn’t a typical ACL injury. But now I feel good, and I’m looking ahead. I’ll get back to my level.”

Gleison Bremer suffered ACL injury during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between RB Leipzig and Juventus at Leipzig Stadium…

A Long-Awaited Return

The Brazilian made his return in a friendly against Reggiana at Continassa and described the experience as emotional and energizing.

“It was a beautiful feeling after so many months of hard work and sacrifice. I felt comfortable, although I’m not yet at 100% physically. I felt a bit of fear during the first tackles—normal, I think—but after that, it all came naturally. My goal now is to play in the next three friendlies and reach peak form.”

‘I’m Coming Back Stronger’

Having had the time to reflect while injured, Bremer believes he has grown both as a player and as a person.

“When you’re out for so long, you start to see things differently—not just as a footballer. The new Bremer will be more aggressive and always at 100% on the field.”

Gleison Bremer of Juventus during the pre-season friendly with Reggiana at Jtc on August 2, 2025 in Turin, Italy.

Support and Gratitude

Bremer expressed deep gratitude to those who helped him through his recovery.

“I want to thank the entire Juventus staff, the medical team, my personal physio, my wife, and my family. It was mentally tough. I also spoke a lot with Giorgio Chiellini, who went through a similar injury. Even before he became a club executive, Giorgio was always there. Having him close now is important—not just for me, but for the whole squad.”

Observing From the Sidelines

Watching from the sidelines gave Bremer a unique perspective on Juventus’ struggles and growth last season.

“After so many changes, the team lacked leaders—and with my injury, more certainty was lost. It was a tough period, but the squad matured. These experiences make you stronger. This year feels different. The group is mentally strong, and now we’ll see what the transfer market brings. We’re building a solid project—Juventus must fight to win again.”

On Reinforcements and the Title Race

When asked if three new signings would be enough:

“Yes, depending on who we bring in. We’re already a strong team. If top players arrive, we can compete with the best.”

He sees the Serie A title race involving the usual suspects:

“Napoli are favorites after winning the last Scudetto and strengthening the squad. Inter remain very good. Then there’s Milan, who have Allegri and are focused only on the league. And of course, there’s Juventus.”

A Sense of Optimism

Bremer sees a positive future for Juventus, partly due to the growth of young talents like Kenan Yildiz and Federico Gatti.

“We believe we’ll be back on top soon—and I’ll tell you why: Yildiz is a different player now. He’s grown so much. And Gatti has become a leader. The foundations are solid. Yildiz has Brazilian-style flair—his dribbling, his movements. He’s like our version of Lamine Yamal. We all need to help him shine.”

Gleison Bremer, Kenan Yildiz of Juventus during a training session at JTC on December 18, 2023 in Turin, Italy.

Working With Tudor

Bremer is already feeling the influence of new coach Igor Tudor.

“He wore this jersey, so he knows what it means to play for Juventus. He’s giving me peace of mind, reminding me not to push too hard—because I’ll get back to my best. Tudor’s style is similar to Gasperini and Juric, who I’ve worked with before. I fit his football. At Juventus, we must win—and we want to start doing that again. But the real judgment comes at the end of the season.”

On Douglas Luiz, Vlahovic, and Other Forwards

Bremer commented on recent headlines surrounding teammate Douglas Luiz:

“Douglas made his choice. What matters is that he’s back, and he apologized to the club, the coach, and us players. He’s working well now.”

On Dusan Vlahovic’s future:

“Dusan is ambitious and always aims high. I hope he stays—it’s his decision, but I hope it’s the right one for him and for Juventus.”

He also had praise for Jonathan David and Kolo Muani:

“Jonathan made a great first impression—he’s technically skilled and will help us a lot. I didn’t get to play with Kolo Muani because I was injured, but he’s a good guy and very talented. We all hope he returns to Juventus.”

Toughest Opponent and Champions League Goals

When asked which striker has given him the hardest time:

“Osimhen. I’ve faced a lot of top forwards, but he’s the toughest.”

And on the upcoming Champions League campaign:

“We need to do better than last year and go as far as we can.”