![]() In October 2009, he was called up to the Paraguay national team by coach Gerardo Martino at the age of 16 for a friendly against Chile in November. Having spent most of his life in Paraguay, Iturbe began his international career in the youth setup of Paraguay. On 4 July 2023, Grêmio announced the signing of Iturbe for the remainder of the season, with an option to extend for the next season. Iturbe had to wait until February to score his first league goal, when he sealed a 3-0 home win against Atromitos. On 7 August 2021, Aris officially announced the signing of Iturbe on a two-year deal. They then sent Iturbe to Pumas in a swap deal. Due to "sporting targets" that were reached during the season, Tijuana had to make the transfer permanent. On 21 August 2017, Iturbe was loaned to Liga MX side Club Tijuana until 30 June 2018. On 4 January 2017, it was announced that Iturbe had joined Torino on loan with a buying option. On 1 January 2016, Iturbe joined Premier League side AFC Bournemouth on loan for the remainder of the 2015–16 season, making just two appearances. He also scored against Juventus and a vital goal in the Derby della Capitale against Lazio, which helped Roma to stay in second position and gave Roma a direct start in the Champions League in the next year. Iturbe's first goal for Roma was against CSKA Moscow in the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League, which ended in a 5–1 victory. The player signed a five-year contract, ending on 30 June 2019. On 16 July 2014, just weeks after signing permanently for Verona, Serie A giants Roma announced the signing of Iturbe for €22 million with performance-based add-ons up to €2.5 million. ![]() Iturbe contributed eight goals and four assists to the newly-promoted club, helping them to a 10th place finish. His impressive spell with River Plate helped Iturbe secure an initial loan move to Serie A club Hellas Verona where he thrived during the 2013–14 season, so much so he was signed permanently from Porto for €15 million in May 2014. ![]() It was confirmed on 29 December 2012 that Iturbe had joined River Plate on a six-month loan. On 3 November 2012, he scored his only goal in Portugal, the sole goal of the reserves' home win over their Marítimo equivalents. On 10 December 2011, Iturbe made his debut for Porto, coming in added time in place of Hulk in a 2–1 Primeira Liga win at Beira-Mar, the first of four appearances off the bench in a title-winning season. He scored a brace in his first Copa Libertadores game shortly after that. After agreeing on the move, he returned to Cerro Porteño in February, where he remained until his 18th birthday in June. In January 2011, Iturbe confirmed he was signing with Portuguese club Porto and would join the team when he turned 18. Iturbe debuted for Cerro Porteño on 28 June 2009 at the age of 16 in a game against Libertad, the 21st week of the Paraguayan Primera División.īeing 12 years of age, Iturbe was not under professional contract with Cerro Porteño, therefore, he trained with Quilmes of the Argentine Primera División. ![]() Sportivo Trinidense finished in second position of the Division Intermedia table and were promoted to the Primera División Paraguaya for the 2007 season. He scored his first goal for the club in the 35th minute of a 1–0 away victory against Choré Central on. Club career Sportivo Trinidense Īt the age of 17, Iturbe made his first-team debut for Sportivo Trinidense in the 2006 Paraguayan Division Intermedia. However, in early 2016 Iturbe expressed his desire to once again represent Paraguay, his parents' country of origin. After the friendly, he declared his intention to play for Argentina, his country of birth, and did so at under-20 level. ![]() Iturbe represented the Paraguay national team in a friendly match in 2009. Juan Manuel Iturbe Arévalo (born 4 June 1993) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Brazilian Serie A team Grêmio and the Paraguay national team. ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 December 2022 *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 July 2023 ![]()
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