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Theo Hernandez Serie A transfer saga

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Theo Hernandez Serie A transfer saga

On 7 July 2026, reports indicated that Juventus were targeting left‑back Theo Hernández for a summer transfer, signalling the club’s interest in bringing the former AC Milan player back to Serie A. By 29 July 2026, the story had expanded: Hernández, who moved to Saudi club Al‑Hilal last year on a reported €20 million‑per‑season deal, was said to be in talks with both Juventus and Napoli about a possible loan or permanent move. His agent Manuel García Quilón was negotiating; Juventus’ interest was linked to a potential sale of Andrea Cambiaso and a €7 million net‑salary cap, while Napoli’s sporting director Giovanni Manna was also contacted. Al‑Hilal indicated it was prepared to sanction either a loan or a full sale. Additional reporting on the same day noted that Hernández has expressed a Hernández’s desire to return to European football. Besides Juventus football and Napoli, that Atletico Madrid was reported to be monitoring the situation. No concrete offers have been confirmed, and negotiations On 31 July 2026, Juventus’ bid stalled because Hernández’s reported €20 million‑a‑year salary was deemed financially unfeasible for the Italian club. As a result, the French left‑back will remain in early stages. at Al‑Hilal for the upcoming season. Juventus’ sporting director Frederic Massara praised Hernández’s quality but said any move would require the Saudi club to sell him, prompting Juventus to scout cheaper left‑back alternatives such as Niccolò Fortini and Costantino Favasuli. Napoli, already well‑stocked on the left flank, is not pursuing Hernández, underscoring the financial challenges Italian clubs face when competing for high‑earning players abroad.

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  1. 2026-07-31 16:24 UTC Theo Hernandez Serie A transfer saga
  2. 2026-07-31 00:26 UTC Theo Hernandez Serie A transfer
  3. 2026-07-29 08:42 UTC Theo Hernandez Serie A transfer

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