Juventus are aiming to reduce their squad size and financial commitments this summer, with a number of players potentially leaving the club, according to reports in Italy. The club’s leadership, including Cristiano Carnevali, Giovanni Massara, and Francesco Ottolini, are focused on streamlining the team to align with coach Massimiliano Allegri’s plans.
Juventus are reportedly seeking to offload players with high wages who are not central to Allegri’s vision. While the club hopes to finalize some departures by the end of July, some moves may extend into August due to the complexities of negotiating deals for these players. The report details a potential lineup of players who could be on their way out of Turin.
The hypothetical lineup, presented in a 4-2-3-1 formation, includes goalkeeper Marco Di Gregorio, defenders Joao Mario, Federico Gatti, Timothy Kelly, and Franco Cabal. Midfielders Teun Koopmeiners and Arthur are also listed, alongside attacking options Nico Gonzalez, Zhegrova, and Openda. The forward line could feature either David or Arkadiusz Milik.
Several of these players have faced inconsistent form or limited playing time at Juventus. Joao Mario, for instance, has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter since arriving from Inter Milan. Arthur’s career has been hampered by injuries, while the futures of David and Milik remain uncertain given the competition for places in attack. Gatti’s development has stalled, and the club may seek to recoup some of their investment.
Reducing the wage bill and creating space for new signings are key objectives for Juventus this summer. The club has been linked with several potential targets, and player sales will be crucial to funding these moves. Successfully offloading these players would provide Juventus with greater financial flexibility and allow Allegri to build a more competitive squad for the upcoming season. This restructuring is seen as vital for the club to return to challenging for Serie A’s top honors.
