Juventus have confirmed the permanent signing of Jérémie Boga from Nice for a fee of €4.8 million, payable over two installments, plus an additional €800,000 in add-ons. The club announced the completion of the deal on Tuesday, coinciding with Giovanni Carnevali’s first official day as the club’s new Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.
The Ivory Coast international has signed a contract with Juventus that will run until June 30, 2029. Boga previously played under Carnevali during his time at Sassuolo, suggesting a pre-existing rapport that facilitated the transfer. This acquisition represents the first official act of the new Juventus leadership.
According to reports, this deal will be the only transfer from the era of former sporting director, Fabio Comolli, to be retained under the new management structure. Juventus are reportedly planning to offload other players signed during Comolli’s tenure, including Jonathan David, Lois Openda, Edon Zhegrova, Joao Mario, and Emil Holm, who has already returned to Bologna. Francisco Conceicao is expected to remain with the club, having been a prior signing that was simply made permanent last summer.
Juventus are prioritizing financial sustainability, aiming for a “break even” position by the 2027/2028 season. The club intends to rely on player trading to achieve this goal. They will also benefit from a one-time indemnity from IMG for past foreign television rights, but still require €13 million in capital gains by the end of June to meet financial obligations and UEFA settlement agreement requirements. Carnevali’s work begins immediately, with a focus on assessing the club’s financial situation and navigating transfer market constraints.
The signing of Boga signals a clear departure from the data-driven approach previously employed by the club, marking a shift in transfer strategy under the new leadership.
