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Douglas Luiz to Nottingham, when obligation clause trigger

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1 year ago

September 25, 2025

Douglas Luiz’s brief and challenging chapter with Juventus has come to an end, as the Brazilian midfielder has moved to Nottingham Forest on a loan deal with a buy-back clause.

But what exactly triggers the obligation for the English club to make the transfer permanent? And how much could Juventus potentially profit from this deal? Here’s a detailed breakdown, based on the latest from Il Bianconero.

Douglas Luiz joined Juventus in the summer of 2024, arriving fresh off a successful spell at Aston Villa. The expectations were high for the 1998-born Brazilian, who was seen as a key figure for Juventus’ new era.

Unfortunately, things did not pan out as hoped. His time in Turin was marred by injuries, inconsistent performances, and limited playing time. Moreover, there were moments of questionable behavior that further complicated his situation.

After just one season, Juventus decided to let him go, with Nottingham Forest swooping in to take Luiz on loan. The deal includes an option for the English club to buy the player outright, which may turn into an obligation under specific conditions.

The buy-back clause: Conditions and financial details

Douglas Luiz’s move to Nottingham Forest is structured as a loan with an option to buy. However, this option becomes an obligation if certain criteria are met.

According to official statements and reports by Il Bianconero, Nottingham Forest must field Luiz in at least 15 matches, each lasting a minimum of 45 minutes across all competitions for the obligation to activate.

This season, Nottingham Forest is competing in the Premier League, Europa League, and FA Cup, although they have already lost their Carabao Cup match. So far, Douglas Luiz has made appearances in key fixtures, including:

Swansea vs. Nottingham Forest (Carabao Cup, 62 minutes).

Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley (Premier League, 76 minutes).

Betis vs. Nottingham Forest (Europa League, 45 minutes).

These early appearances bring Luiz closer to meeting the 15-match threshold. From Juventus’s perspective, the deal already brought in a €3 million fee for the loan itself. If Nottingham Forest exercises the purchase clause next summer (2026), Juventus stands to receive an additional €25 million, payable over four years.

There is also a potential bonus of up to €3.5 million tied to performance goals within the player’s contract. This means Juventus could ultimately earn between €28 million and €31.5 million from the sale of Douglas Luiz, depending on the success of the transfer and his performances at Nottingham Forest.