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The Latest Breaking on Douglas Luiz future

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9 months ago

January 23, 2026

Juventus are currently dealing with the Douglas Luiz situation, a case that is becoming increasingly complex as the weeks go by.

The Brazilian midfielder has effectively fallen to the fringes at Nottingham Forest following the arrival of Sean Dyche on the bench.

His lack of involvement is evident in the numbers alone: just 51 minutes played across the last five Premier League matchdays. A clear signal that his role within the squad has been drastically reduced.

Faced with this scenario, Douglas Luiz has already taken action behind the scenes. The player has instructed his agent, Kia Joorabchian, to explore potential solutions, with the aim of securing a move before the end of the current transfer window.

According to reports from Nico Schira, several clubs are monitoring the situation closely. Chelsea have already made initial inquiries for the midfielder, while Vasco da Gama and Aston Villa remain attentive in the background and could decide to step in if conditions become favorable.

Juventus’ Plan and the Risk of a Loan Deal

The focus now shifts to Juventus, who are directly involved due to the contractual terms linked to Douglas Luiz’s future.

Should the player move to another club only on a loan deal with an option to buy, the Bianconeri would lose out on the €28.5 million guaranteed by the obligation to purchase agreed with Nottingham Forest. That obligation, however, is tied to specific performance conditions.

For the clause to be triggered, Douglas Luiz must feature in at least 15 Premier League matches, playing a minimum of 45 minutes in each. At present, he stands at just five such appearances.

Given his current marginal status under Dyche, reaching that target appears increasingly difficult. The lack of consistent playing time makes a permanent transfer under the existing terms unlikely.

This is why discussions are ongoing at Continassa, Juventus’ training headquarters. The club’s management is carefully evaluating the situation.

And does not rule out granting permission for Douglas Luiz to move to a new destination, even if that means revisiting the financial structure of the deal. As things stand, the coming weeks will be decisive for all parties involved.