Loaned-out defender is one match away from Juventus return

The purchase clause would become obligatory if two conditions were met: The Viola avoiding relegation, and the defender making at least five appearances, each lasting 45 minutes or more.

Rugani has thus far made five appearances for Paolo Vanoli’s team, but only three are countable.

Rugani destined for Juventus return as Fiorentina make a decision

With only two matches remaining in the season, Rugani must play for at least 45 minutes against his parent club, Juventus, this weekend, and in the final round against Atalanta, in order to trigger the obligation to buy.

According to Il Corriere dello Sport (via TuttoJuve), Fiorentina have no desire to activate Rugani’s buy clause.

Therefore, the management could instruct Vanoli to avoid fielding him against Juventus, at least not from the start. This would be enough to prevent the obligation from taking effect.

Rugani would thus return to Juventus, where he still has a contract until June 2028. However, he remains outside of Spalletti’s plans, so the management will put him on the transfer list once more.