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Report – Juventus Boss Considers Handing Forgotten Midfielder Second Chance in Turin
TL;DR
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti is considering giving Douglas Luiz a second chance at the club. The midfielder, who struggled in his first season, previously joined Juventus from Aston Villa in a €50 million deal.
Key points
- Luciano Spalletti is considering Douglas Luiz's return to Juventus.
- Luiz joined Juventus from Aston Villa for €50 million.
- He struggled in his first season, making only 19 appearances.
- Luiz was loaned to Nottingham Forest, but the loan was terminated.
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Report – Juventus Boss Considers Handing Forgotten Midfielder Second Chance in Turin
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti is reportedly contemplating handing Douglas Luiz a second chance in Turin. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the veteran coach is considering bringing the Brazilian midfielder back to Turin in the summer.
Douglas Luiz joined Juventus from Aston Villa in a complex, player-plus-cash deal in the summer of 2024. Indeed, the Bianconeri shelled out around €50 million to secure his signature. Furthermore, Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior moved in the opposite direction.
However, the 28-year-old struggled in his first season at the club, making just 19 appearances in Serie A. Unable to find his footing, Luiz left Turin to join Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan last summer. Yet, the Tricky Trees terminated his short-term contract in January.
When it looked like his career was destined to hit a new low, Villa offered him an escape route in January. Luiz has rediscovered his form in the second half of the season, and his renaissance has not gone unnoticed. For context, Spalletti is ready to throw him a lifeline at Juventus.
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Q&A
Why did Douglas Luiz leave Juventus for Nottingham Forest?
Douglas Luiz left Juventus for Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan due to his struggles at the club, making only 19 appearances in Serie A.
What was the transfer fee for Douglas Luiz when he joined Juventus?
Douglas Luiz joined Juventus from Aston Villa for around €50 million in a player-plus-cash deal.
What is the current status of Douglas Luiz's contract with Nottingham Forest?
Douglas Luiz's short-term loan contract with Nottingham Forest was terminated in January, leaving him without a club.
