Juventus's Khephren Thuram Set for Summer Exit Amid Serie A Interest
Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram is expected to leave the club this summer, with several Serie A sides monitoring his situation. According to sources close to the club, the 23-year-old Frenchman is not part of manager Thiago Motta's long-term plans and will be made available for transfer. Thuram only joined Juventus last summer from Nice for a fee of approximately 20 million euros, plus 5 million in add-ons, signing a five-year contract.
Despite his recent arrival, Thuram has struggled to secure a regular starting role in Turin, making 24 appearances across all competitions this season, largely as a substitute. His limited impact, coupled with the imminent arrival of new midfield targets identified by Motta, has prompted the club to consider cutting their losses. Thuram's partial return to first-team training this week, after a minor injury, is not seen as altering the broader sporting decision regarding his future.
The development opens the door for a potential quick return to regular football in Italy. Clubs such as Bologna, now qualified for the Champions League, and Napoli are reportedly keeping tabs on the situation. A loan move with an obligation to buy is considered a likely structure for any deal, allowing interested clubs to manage financial commitments. For Juventus, moving Thuram on would free up both a non-EU squad slot and significant wages to reinvest in Motta's preferred targets.
Thuram's impending departure underscores a period of significant transition at Juventus as they prepare for their first season under Motta. The club is aiming to refresh its midfield options, with links to players like Teun Koopmeiners of Atalanta. For Thuram, a move would represent a chance to reboot a career that promised much after his development at Nice, where he earned a senior France cap in 2023, but has since stalled in Turin.
