# Arthur Melo transfer negotiations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arthur-melo-transfer-negotiations
> Updated: 2026-08-24T15:30:37.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Midfielder Arthur Melo entered advanced negotiations with Juventus to mutually terminate his contract, a move intended to reduce the club’s wage bill and allow him to become a free agent before the end of the August transfer window. Potential suitors included Besiktas, Palmeiras, Corinthians, and Cruzeiro.

Following the amicable termination of his contract with Juventus, Santos began negotiating to sign the 30-year-old. While Neymar is reportedly assisting in these negotiations, the deal faces obstacles because Santos is under a FIFA transfer ban. The club must settle a debt of approximately R$ 12 million to Monaco to resolve this issue.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Santos negotiates signing of Arthur Melo

Santos is negotiating to sign midfielder Arthur Melo following his departure from Juventus, with Neymar reportedly assisting in the talks. The deal depends on Santos lifting a FIFA transfer ban.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santos-negotiates-signing-of-arthur-melo

### 2026-08-17: Arthur Melo nears Juventus contract termination to become free agent

Arthur Melo is negotiating a contract termination with Juventus to become a free agent, with Besiktas and Brazilian clubs like Palmeiras monitoring his availability.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arthur-melo-nears-departure-from-juventus

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