Paulo Dybala refuses to celebrate after Juventus contract negotiations turn sour

Paulo Dybala refused to celebrate after netting the Juventus opener on Saturday night, instead opting to glare at the club's directors as tensions continue to mount over his contract negotiations.

The Argentine wriggled free and smashed in the Serie A side's opener against Udinese, but instead of showcasing his iconic 'mask celebration, cut a visibly frustrated figure.

The 28-year-old refused to get swept up in the euphoria of scoring and instead swaggered back to the halfway line while appearing to stare up at the club vice-president Pavel Nedved.

Speculation is rife surrounding Dybala's future, with some suggestions even claiming he could depart the club for free this summer, after contract talks reportedly broke down this week.

The player nicknamed 'The Jewel' will see his current deal expire in the summer, however, Juventus had grown increasingly confident that the playmaker would extend his Turin stay.

Despite reportedly reaching an agreement over a new deal, negotiations hit a sensational snag this week following the news that the Bianconeri adjusted the terms and reduced their offer.

Dybala was then believed to have been so disgruntled by the developments that he's threatened to not extend his current deal and leave the club for free in the summer.

Given the Argentine only has six months left on his current contract, he is free to open negotiations with foreign clubs with a view of signing a pre-contract agreement ahead of a summer transfer.

The news of Dybala's unrest will be music to the ears of a number of Premier League clubs, with the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham both heavily linked in recent years.

The Serie A star almost made the move to England in the summer of 2019, however, potential transfers to both United and Spurs broke down amid reports of issues regarding image rights.

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Speaking to the Guardian back in January of 2020, Dybala revealed: "I was close to leaving. That was in the club's thinking, I knew. Until the last minute, we were waiting."

United were reportedly hoping to bring the Juve man to Old Trafford as part of a swap deal that would see Romelu Lukaku move in the opposite direction while Tottenham saw a bid in the region of £60million accepted before falling through.

While it never quite happened a few years ago, Premier League clubs were given a boost this week by the news that the forward does not want to join another Serie A club out of respect to Juve, according to Tuttosport.

However, give his latest show of emotion in snubbing a celebration and pointedly glaring at Juve's club directors, it isn't out of the question that Dybala could go back on his word to spite those currently toying with his future.

The attacker, whose long-term admirers also include Barcelona, has enjoyed another impressive season in Italy, despite his club side's form blowing hot and cold.

Dybala's opening strike against Udinese was his 10th goal in his 21st appearance so far this campaign to go alongside his four assists in all competitions.