The impact of Gianluca Marotta's acquisition of Brazilian midfielder Mauricio "Mauri" Pinilla in January 2019 was significant, and one player who benefitted from his arrival was Federico Maggio. However, another key player to benefit from the signing of Pinilla was Paulo Dybala. The Argentine forward has been a vital part of Juve's success under Massimiliano Allegri, scoring over 50 goals in Serie A since joining in 2018.

Pinilla's arrival coincided with a period of transformation for Juventus, as they looked to strengthen their midfield after losing key players like Arturo Vidal and Marco Verratti. Pinilla brought with him a wealth of experience, having played for clubs such as Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Roma before joining Juventus.

One of the most impressive aspects of Pinilla's performance during his time at Juventus is his ability to create chances for his teammates. In the 2019-20 season, Pinilla assisted a league-high 47 goals for Juventus, which is more than any other player in Serie A that season. His assists were particularly important in the latter stages of the season, when Juventus needed to win games against teams like Napoli and Inter to secure top spot in the table.

However, it wasn't just Pinilla's assist numbers that made a difference. His presence in the team allowed Paulo Dybala to thrive. With Pinilla providing support in midfield, Dybala could focus solely on his attacking role without worrying about being marked out wide. This meant he could be more creative and deadly on goal, scoring 26 goals in all competitions last season, including 12 in Serie A.

Overall, Gianluca Marotta's decision to sign Pinilla was a masterstroke. Not only did he provide an essential upgrade to the midfield, but he also had a significant impact on the team's success. With his passing range, vision, and ability to create chances, Pinilla was instrumental in helping Juventus win the Serie A title in 2019-20 and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

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