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March 26, 2026

Juventus are balancing two crucial objectives: securing qualification for the next Champions League while already laying the groundwork for a potentially transformative summer transfer window.

According to Sportmediaset, the Bianconeri are preparing for significant changes to the squad, with only a few certainties heading into next season.

Central to this long-term vision is Luciano Spalletti, who is expected to renew his contract during the international break and become a key figure in shaping Juventus’ future.

The club’s strategy will heavily depend on outgoing transfers, particularly players currently out on loan.

Loan Situations: Key Decisions Loom

Among the most notable cases are Douglas Luiz and Nico Gonzalez. The Brazilian midfielder, now at Aston Villa, returned there in January after a lack of playing time at Nottingham Forest.

However, Juventus no longer have the guarantee of a mandatory purchase clause, as Villa only hold an option to buy.

Despite a promising restart under Unai Emery, Douglas Luiz has seen reduced minutes in recent matches. Even if the clause is not activated, negotiations between the clubs remain possible, with Juventus reportedly seeking around €25 million.

A similar situation applies to Nico Gonzalez at Atletico Madrid. The conditions required to trigger his mandatory purchase clause are unlikely to be met, particularly the requirement of playing at least 45 minutes in 60% of matches.

Still, the Argentine winger has made consistent appearances and impressed enough that Atletico could consider a permanent deal valued between €25–30 million—figures Juventus are hoping to secure.

Other Departures and Squad Reshaping

Elsewhere, Arthur Melo is currently back at Gremio, the club where he developed, but is expected to return to Juventus in the summer before seeking a new destination.

Interestingly, the former FC Barcelona midfielder has attempted to reinvent himself in a role similar to Stanislav Lobotka to fit Spalletti’s tactical ideas.

In Serie A, both Joao Mario (currently at Bologna FC) and Daniele Rugani (on loan at ACF Fiorentina) joined their respective clubs without purchase options.

João Mário has earned significant playing time and Bologna are considering a permanent move, although Juventus are reluctant to accept less than €10 million to avoid a capital loss.

Rugani’s situation appears more uncertain. The 31-year-old has featured only twice and struggled to make an impact, making a return to Juventus the most likely outcome.

From there, the club will assess how best to rebuild their defensive line as part of a broader squad restructuring.

As highlighted by Sportmediaset, Juventus’ summer promises to be anything but quiet—potentially marking the beginning of a new era in Turin.