Juventus: the'incredible story of Arthur, redundant for years

Arthur’s story would be perfect for a documentary. From new master of the Bianconeri midfield to redundancy par excellence. The Brazilian, for the umpteenth time, has appeared at the Juventus gathering despite knowing that, never, ever, will he wear the bianconeri jersey again.

To understand the Arthur issue, we need to go back in time, exactly to June 29, 2020. In fact, the day when the exchange with Barcelona is made official: Pjanic blaugrana and Arthur bianconero. A €72 million exchange, with a huge capital gain for the Old Lady.

Hailed as the new lord of Juventus’ midfield, the Brazilian is struggling to show his qualities. After two unmemorable seasons, the decision is made to go on loan. He goes to Liverpool where, accomplice to an injury, he is never seen on the field (one presence with the Reds). Back in Turin, comes the renewal of his contract, expiring in 2025, by one season to spread his salary (eight million euros net per season that becomes five).

In the summer of 2023 he goes to Fiorentina where he does not disappoint but the redemption by the Viola does not come. Another contract extension (until 2027) and another loan: to Girona. Few appearances. And here we are in the current summer, yet another “off-project” for Arthur. Now there is talk of interest from Betis Sevilla. It could be the’umpteenth loan of a player who, for years, has been redundant at Juventus. He will be until June 2027.