Juventus may be forced to sell players following their failure to qualify for the Champions League, according to comments made by club CEO Damien Comolli. The financial implications of missing out on European football’s premier competition will necessitate ceding “at least one player more than planned,” though Comolli did not specify which players are at risk.
Despite the potential for departures, the club has affirmed that Kenan Yildiz is not for sale, and will remain a key part of the team’s future regardless of Champions League participation. The 18-year-old forward has quickly become a vital player for Juventus, and the club views him as a cornerstone for rebuilding.
Several other players could be sold to generate funds and comply with Financial Fair Play regulations, as Juventus awaits a settlement agreement with UEFA. Bremer is considered a likely candidate, with a release clause of €58 million in his contract. While no formal offers have yet been received, clubs in the English Premier League and Bayern Munich, who may be looking for defensive reinforcements following the potential departure of Kim Min-jae, could be potential suitors.
Full-back Andrea Cambiaso is also attracting interest, with a valuation of at least €40 million after being signed for €11.5 million plus bonuses from Genoa. Barcelona and several Premier League clubs have reportedly shown interest. Young players like Fabien Thuram and Francisco Conceicao are also drawing attention, though the club may be more reluctant to part with Conceicao, as coach Massimiliano Allegri is a fan of the Portuguese winger. Other players potentially available include Dean Huijsen, Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, and Samuel Iling-Junior.
Juventus are hoping to generate around €70 million in player sales, and are in talks with Atletico Madrid regarding a deal for Nico Gonzalez. The club is aiming for a balanced budget, with revenue matching outgoings, a challenging task given their current financial situation.
