Kaio Jorge return to Europe, Juve has big % on future sale

Kaio Jorge is once again attracting significant attention on the European transfer market, with several major clubs reportedly monitoring the Brazilian striker.

According to journalist Ekrem Konur, via Fussball.news, Bayern Munich have sent scouts to Brazil to watch the Cruzeiro forward, who previously played for Juventus.

The 24-year-old is reportedly being considered as a potential long-term option to eventually provide an alternative to Harry Kane, who remains the undisputed centerpiece of Bayern’s attack.

Kaio Jorge’s numbers this season have certainly helped raise his profile. The striker has registered 16 goals and two assists in 38 appearances, establishing himself as one of Cruzeiro’s key attacking players.

Bayern and several European clubs watching

Bayern are not the only club keeping a close eye on the former Juventus man. Bayer Leverkusen have also reportedly sent scouts to Brazil, while Benfica, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, AC Milan and Fiorentina are all said to be monitoring his situation.

Benfica could be among the most interested parties and may even attempt to open negotiations during the January transfer window.

However, Cruzeiro are expected to demand a substantial fee. According to Tuttosport, Kaio Jorge’s current contract runs until 2030, and the Brazilian club could seek between €40 million and €45 million for his transfer.

Zenit previously tested the waters with an offer of around €30 million during the summer, but Kaio Jorge rejected the move, reportedly preferring the possibility of returning to European football.

Juventus could benefit from a future sale

The situation is particularly interesting for Juventus, who retained a significant financial stake when they sold the striker.

Cruzeiro signed Kaio Jorge for just €7.2 million following his loan spell at Frosinone, where he scored three Serie A goals during the 2023-24 season.

Before that, he spent two seasons at Juventus between 2021 and 2023, making 11 appearances without scoring before suffering a serious patellar tendon injury.

As part of the agreement, Juventus retained 30% of any future resale, meaning a €40–45 million transfer could provide the Bianconeri with a sizeable financial return.

At the same time, however, Kaio Jorge’s potential return to Europe for such a significant fee could leave Juventus wondering whether they gave up on him too soon.

The situation inevitably brings to mind Dean Huijsen, who left Juventus for around €15 million before subsequently joining Real Madrid for a reported €60 million.

While the circumstances are different, Kaio Jorge could potentially become another example of a former Juventus player whose value exploded after leaving Turin.

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