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Juventus working to sign 4 free agents

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7 months ago

February 27, 2026

Juventus is turning its focus to AS Roma and the guidance of Luciano Spalletti, aiming to turn recent European heartbreak into domestic determination.

The Champions League dream may have slipped through their fingers, but Wednesday’s performance at the Allianz Stadium sparked a fire that the club hopes will ignite fully at the Olimpico this Sunday.

After saying goodbye to one trophy, the Bianconeri are determined not to let another slip away. Spalletti, ever the pragmatist, is concentrating on the present, preparing a Juventus side capable of performing at Champions-level intensity against Roma while closing the gap to fourth place.

Meanwhile, the club’s executives are planning for both the immediate challenge and the future, considering potential reinforcements that could resolve Spalletti’s remaining doubts and pave the way for a swift contract extension.

Building for the Future: Transfers and Confidence in Spalletti

Despite a challenging February, Juventus has renewed its faith in Spalletti. Club director Comolli and captain Giorgio Chiellini are set to bring more than just words to their upcoming meeting with the coach.

While Kenan Yildiz has already been secured, the official announcement of Weston McKennie’s contract extension is awaited (with third goalkeeper Pinsoglio confirmed recently).

Juventus will also attempt to extend the contract of Dusan Vlahovic, whose deal expires in June, offering terms similar to Yildiz’s deal. If that effort fails, the club will pursue a new striker to partner with Vlahovic, replacing the departing Openda.

The strategy is clear: retain key players favored by Spalletti while supplementing the squad with high-quality acquisitions to enhance both technical skill and leadership. Comolli is actively monitoring several targets reports La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Juventus remains interested in Bernardo Silva from Manchester City and has recently entered the race for Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka, another elite free agent, competing with Milan, Galatasaray, and clubs from the Middle East.

Negotiations for Goretzka gained momentum during discussions over Marcos Senesi (also a Roma target).

On the right flank, Celik remains a key prospect, set to leave Roma on a free transfer in a few months.

For now, Spalletti is fully focused on Sunday’s head-to-head at the Olimpico, confident that he can rely on Gleison Bremer in defense.

Following Juventus’ elimination by Galatasaray, the coach chose silence over media statements, speaking only to the team after training to channel frustration into motivation.

Spalletti emphasizes self-belief, reminding his players of their near-historic comeback in Europe:

“You’ve shown you can play at the highest level in the Champions League, and now there’s no turning back. We have to carry that confidence into our match against Roma.”