Juventus face Douglas Luiz decision, Vlahovic wage debate
Marco Tardelli urges Dusan Vlahovic to accept a wage cut from €12m to fit Juventus’ €7m cap, saying he owes the club. He warns losing the striker would damage Spalletti’s plans.
Federico Spalletti departs Juventus after two years as a scout and is set to join Genoa. The move ends his brief reunion with father Luciano, who remains head coach until 2028.
Juventus have re-established contact to re-sign PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani. After 8 goals in 16 Serie A matches on loan, the striker shows total openness to return, with PSG willing to sell and Juve in contact with his camp.
Aston Villa decline a €25m option to buy Douglas Luiz. The midfielder returns to Juventus after loans at Nottingham Forest and Villa. Reports say Spalletti is intrigued, while CEO Damien Comolli may seek a sale.
After a poor debut season, Juventus are looking to move Jonathan David on. Options touted include AC Milan, Fenerbahce, Porto and a possible Premier League switch, potentially via loan.
Fabrizio Ravanelli slams Lloyd Kelly after a poor season, citing reluctance in aerial duels and slow passing. The €21m defender made 46 appearances with 2 goals and 2 assists but was unreliable defensively.
Juventus are eyeing Marseille left-back Emerson Palmieri after a strong 37-game season. With OM needing sales, Spalletti’s past with Emerson at Roma could aid a potential move for the Italy international.
Juventus plan to trigger a contract clause from 1 June to cut Thiago Motta from the payroll, paying a lump sum below his €3.5m-a-year wages. After Tudor’s exit, only Luciano Spalletti would remain on staff.
