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Juventus Loan Out Striker Lois Openda
27 Jul
Summary
- Lois Openda loaned to Lyon for €3M without buy option.
- Joao Mario moves to Fiorentina with an €8-9M buy clause.
- Juventus aims to restore player value for future sales.
Juventus is actively trimming its roster, with striker Lois Openda nearing a loan move to Olympique Lyonnais and defender Joao Mario reportedly heading to Fiorentina. Lyonnais is set to pay €3 million for Openda's loan next season, though a purchase option is not included.
This move comes after Juventus acquired Openda for over €40 million a few months prior. He made 34 appearances last season, scoring only twice, often as a substitute. The club hopes for a resurgence in his performance, especially given his past success in Ligue 1.
Meanwhile, Joao Mario is expected to join Fiorentina for his second consecutive loan spell, following his recent stint at Bologna. The teams are finalizing an agreement that includes a clause to retain him for approximately €8-9 million.
The club's new management also signed Zeki Celik on a free transfer to bolster the fullback position. The decisions reflect a strategic effort to manage player assets and potentially make space for new acquisitions.
