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Juventus 2026 transfer saga – Muani pursuit, squad trim
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Juventus 2026 transfer saga – Muani signed, goalkeepers pursuit, squad trim
After months of negotiations, Juventus have now completed the permanent signing of French striker Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint‑Germain. The deal, announced Saint‑Germain on 2 August, is August for a €38 million fee that can rise by up to €12 €50 million in bonuses with bonuses, ending a protracted fee impasse. The club had explored loan‑with‑obligation structures and runs to 2031. Muani, who returned on loan in the second half of the 2024/25 season, scored 10 goals alternative targets, and helped the club secure kept backup options such as Argentine forward Mateo Pellegrino, for which a Champions League place. The club’s €30 million loan‑with‑obligation offer was submitted to Parma. In the goalkeeper plans have shifted. After earlier targeting Emiliano Martínez, market, Juventus formally abandoned the pursuit on 2 August, citing the of Emiliano Martínez after Aston Villa’s €12 million fee asking price proved unaffordable, confirming Guglielmo Vicario and other candidates as beyond its financial limits. The search now focuses on more affordable options the remaining options. Financial pressure forced a squad‑trim drive: surplus players such as Guglielmo Vicario. Defensive reinforcement continues with centre‑back Tarik Muharemović close to Adzic and João Mario were sold, and Juventus realised a €15 €17.4 million return profit from Sassuolo, a deal that would include a the 50 % sell‑on clause. Juventus also retain interest in Jhon Lucumí and have kept an eye clause on other prospects. Mid‑field and attack upgrades remain a priority. Spalletti set a 13 July deadline centre‑back Tarik Muharemović’s €40 million transfer to secure at least two new signings, targeting Stanislav Lobotka (Napoli) and possibly Franck Kessié. Leeds United. The club is still exploring a sale of Adrien Thuram to fund wage bill, now around €160 million, requires further purchases exits, with Gleison Bremer and has mentioned other defenders under review. Midfield recruitment continues with free‑agent Leon Goretzka as a long‑term target, contingent (salary ~€7 million) and João Palhinha on a potential Thuram profit. Other movements include the permanent transfer of young goalkeeper Giovanni Daffara to Parma for €6 million with a 10 % resale clause, radar, while defensive depth is sought through Jhon Lucumí and potential sales. The club’s multi‑track rebuild under Luciano Spalletti balances fiscal prudence with the planned off‑load of João Mario and Teun Koopmeiners. Juventus continue ambition to monitor alternatives such as Brian Brobbey, but Muani remains the centerpiece strengthen attack, midfield and goalkeeping ahead of the rebuild. new season.
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- 2026-08-03 13:34 UTC Juventus 2026 transfer saga – Muani pursuit, squad trim
- 2026-08-03 03:03 UTC Juventus 2026 transfer saga – Muani signed, goalkeepers
- 2026-08-02 23:34 UTC Juventus 2026 transfer saga – Muani, goalkeepers, Yildiz
- 2026-08-02 20:55 UTC Juventus 2026 transfer saga – Muani signed, Sorloth, Openda
- 2026-08-02 16:15 UTC Juventus 2026 transfer saga – Muani, Sorloth, Openda
- 2026-08-02 11:35 UTC Juventus 2026 transfer saga – Martínez, Muani, Suzuki
- 2026-08-01 21:45 UTC Juventus 2026 transfer saga – Martínez, Muani, Suzuki
- 2026-07-29 08:21 UTC Juventus 2026 transfer saga – Martínez, Muani, Suzuki
- 2026-07-27 01:08 UTC Juventus 2026 transfer saga – Martínez, Muani, Pellegrino
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