Juventus races to find a Premier League exit for absentee Douglas Luiz
Douglas Luiz's absence from Juventus pre-season training has intensified the club's race against time to offload the midfielder. Following an underwhelming first season in Serie A, the Bianconeri face a looming deadline with just over a month left in the transfer window, as the Brazilian reportedly favors a return to the Premier League amidst a lack of formal bids.
Douglas Luiz's failure to report for the opening day of Juventus’s pre-season training camp has ignited a pre-existing fire in Turin, forcing the Bianconeri into a frantic race against time to find a buyer for the elusive midfielder.
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The former Aston Villa man was conspicuously absent from Juventus’s first pre-season training session on Thursday. As a result, the club is expected to impose a fine and actively pursue a sale, following what was an underwhelming debut season in Serie A after the Brazilian’s €50 million move from Aston Villa last year. Meanwhile, Douglas Luiz’s agents have indicated that the player will return to Continassa next week.
Juventus has one month to find a solution
The core issue for Juventus isn't solely the impending disciplinary measures, as Douglas Luiz is indeed expected to face a fine. Instead, the timing of this public absence, coupled with a notable lack of concrete transfer offers, presents a significant problem for the Old Lady.
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Douglas Luiz is reportedly keen on a return to the Premier League. However, as things stand, no formal bids have been submitted for his services. With just over a month remaining in the summer transfer window, Juventus is under immense pressure to secure a deal and offload the midfielder before the deadline. The club's financial planning and squad balance hinge on finding a timely solution for the Brazilian.
