Lloyd Kelly hits magic number, locks in permanent Juventus deal!
English defender Lloyd Kelly's initial loan transfer to Juventus from Newcastle has automatically become a permanent move after he met a specific appearance clause in the agreement. The obligation to buy was triggered independent of Juventus's Champions League qualification status, confirming the 26-year-old's long-term stay in Turin.
English defender Lloyd Kelly's initial loan switch from Newcastle United to Juventus has automatically been made permanent. Reports from Italy confirm that the obligation for Juventus to buy the player, included in the loan agreement from the January transfer window, has now been activated. According to journalist Cristiano Corbo, the 26-year-old defender has already made the necessary minimum number of appearances required to trigger the permanent move to the Serie A giants.
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A key detail highlighted is that Kelly's permanent transfer to Turin was specifically "not tied to Juventus’ Champions League qualification," a situation that currently "remains in doubt" as the season nears its end. Instead, the mandatory purchase clause was based solely on his playing time.
Kelly has featured in 13 games for Juventus since joining the club at the start of 2025.
Financially, Juventus paid €3 million for the initial loan. The obligation to buy was set at €14.5 million, with an additional €2.7 million in potential add-ons. This add-on figure could potentially rise further to €6.5 million based on the accomplishment of future "sporting targets."
Providing context on Juventus's current standing, the Bianconeri have accumulated 63 points and are currently fourth in the Serie A table. They are level on points with both Roma and Lazio, with Lazio set to be their next opponent, followed by games against Udinese and Venezia.
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In terms of player availability, Kelly recently suffered a muscle injury, which caused him to miss the previous away match at Bologna and means he is not expected to be available for the upcoming fixture against Lazio.
Coach Igor Tudor recently commented after the Bologna game, acknowledging they had prepared differently and were pleased with a "solid result" in a tough environment, stating they "did well" despite facing "so many problems, injuries, bans."
Regardless of whether Juventus ultimately secures Champions League qualification, Lloyd Kelly's transfer from Newcastle is now permanently completed based on his appearances for the club.
