Italian reports suggest that Juventus may be compelled to let go of one or two first-team stars if they fail to secure Champions League football. However, Kenan Yildiz is reportedly the only player in the squad who is ‘guaranteed’ to stay, even without a top-four finish this season.
The 2025-26 campaign has ended disappointingly for the Old Lady. After being in third place for the final weeks of the season, a 2-0 home defeat to Fiorentina, combined with unfavorable results elsewhere, has seen Luciano Spalletti’s side drop to sixth. They now trail the Champions League qualification spots by two points heading into the final matchday.
Juventus now relies on results involving Roma and Como on the last day of the 2025-26 season to clinch a Champions League spot. Otherwise, the Allianz Stadium will host Europa League football next season.
Juventus is Committed to Keeping Yildiz, Even Without Champions League
Failing to qualify for the Champions League instead of the Europa League is projected to result in a revenue shortfall of approximately €55m-€60m. This financial gap might necessitate player sales, especially if Juventus aims to bring in several new signings.
With Champions League football looking increasingly unlikely, La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that several key players could be moved on. For instance, Khephren Thuram, acquired for €20m two summers ago, could potentially be sold for double that amount. Andrea Cambiaso, who has been linked with departures previously, might also be allowed to leave if a suitable offer materializes in the upcoming transfer window. Francisco Conceicao has also garnered interest from the Premier League in recent weeks.
Even defenders like Pierre Kalulu and Gleison Bremer are not immune to potential sales. Bremer, in particular, has a release clause in his contract that could be attractive to certain Premier League clubs.
La Gazzetta dello Sport emphasizes that Yildiz is the sole Juventus player not considered ‘at risk’ of being sold. The club views him as both the present and future of the first team and intends to build the squad around him for years to come.
The young talent recently signed a contract extension until the summer of 2030 and is reportedly among the club’s highest earners, excluding Dusan Vlahovic, whose substantial contract is set to expire at the end of June.
English Translation:
Reports from Italy suggest that Juventus might reluctantly have to part ways with one or two of their first-team stars if they miss out on Champions League football. However, Kenan Yildiz is reportedly the only player in the squad who is ‘guaranteed’ not to be sold, even without a top-four finish this season.
The 2025-26 campaign has concluded disappointingly for the Old Lady, who had been as high as third place in the league standings in the final few weeks of the season. However, a 2-0 home defeat to Fiorentina, coupled with every other result going against them over the weekend, means Luciano Spalletti’s side now sits in sixth place, two points shy of the top four heading into the final round of 2025-26 fixtures.
The Bianconeri are now reliant on favors from both Roma and Como on the final day of the 2025-26 season to qualify for the Champions League. Otherwise, it will be a season of Europa League football at the Allianz Stadium.
Juventus Will Not Sell Yildiz, Even Without Champions League
Qualifying for the Europa League instead of the Champions League is expected to create a difference of around €55m-€60m in potential revenue. Juventus might be forced to sell players to bridge this deficit, especially if they intend to bring in multiple new recruits.
With Champions League football now looking unlikely, La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that several first-team stars could be sacrificed. For example, Khephren Thuram, who was signed for a €20m fee two summers ago, could potentially be sold for around double that price. Andrea Cambiaso has been linked with a move away from the club on several occasions in the past and could be let go if an appropriate offer comes in this coming transfer window. Francisco Conceicao has also attracted interest from the Premier League in recent weeks.
Even defenders Pierre Kalulu and Gleison Bremer could be sold. The latter has a release clause in his contract that is not out of the question for certain Premier League clubs.
La Gazzetta dello Sport insists that the only Juventus player who is not ‘at risk’ of being sold is Yildiz, whom the club sees as the present and future of the first team and a player to build the squad around for years to come.
The youngster recently penned a contract extension running until the summer of 2030, and reports indicate that he is currently among the club’s highest earners, aside from Dusan Vlahovic, whose extortionate contract will expire at the end of June.
