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Arthur Melo nears Juventus contract termination to become free agent
Arthur Melo and Juventus are in advanced negotiations to reach a mutual agreement to terminate the Brazilian midfielder's contract. The move aims to alleviate Juventus's wage bill and allow the player to become a free agent before the end of the August transfer window. Arthur, who joined Juventus from Barcelona in 2020 in a high-profile swap deal, has struggled to secure a consistent role, with his total investment to the club estimated at over €100 million across transfer fees and wages.
As a free agent, several clubs have shown interest. Besiktas is considered a strong possibility due to the player's previous working relationship with manager Vincenzo Italiano. In Brazil, Palmeiras is evaluating the opportunity, though they are exercising caution regarding the financial impact of his salary. Other clubs such as Corinthians and Cruzeiro have also monitored the situation, though high wage demands have previously hindered negotiations with Brazilian teams.
A return to Grêmio, the club where he was recently on loan, is considered unlikely due to ongoing financial disagreements regarding salary expectations.
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Arthur Melo · Besiktas · Gremio · Juventus · Luciano Spalletti · Palmeiras
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Arthur was excluded from the squad for the latest pre-season friendly. www.spazioj.it · www.tuttojuve.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Giovanni Carnevali and Ricky Massara are negotiating the financial details of the termination. www.spazioj.it · www.tuttojuve.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Arthur's current contract with Juventus is set to expire on June 30, 2027. www.spazioj.it · www.tuttojuve.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Arthur Melo and Juventus are moving toward a contract termination. www.spazioj.it · www.tuttojuve.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Luciano Spalletti does not include Arthur in his technical project. www.spazioj.it · www.tuttojuve.com