Juventus Transfer News: Tarik Muharemovic Finishes the World Cup and Heads to Turin

Tarik Muharemovic would likely have preferred to start his vacation later, but Bosnia’s elimination by the United States at the 2026 World Cup will now allow him to focus more clearly on his future at the club level. A future that could once again be colored black and white. Juventus, in fact, continues to closely monitor the defender and has stepped up talks in recent hours to bring him back to Turin. Following Ekhator’s arrival, Muharemovic could become the team’s second summer signing.

Juventus’ new CEO, Giovanni Carnevali, has initiated talks with Sassuolo, speaking in particular with sporting director Palmieri, to understand the Neroverdi’s financial demands. Carnevali is well acquainted with the situation, having worked at the Emilia-based club until just a few weeks ago, and could leverage the relationship he has built over the years to facilitate the deal. For his part, Muharemovic is reportedly attracted by the possibility of returning to Juventus, though he still harbors some bitterness over the club’s decision to let him go without fully committing to him.

Financially, the deal could be in the range of 15 million euros, or slightly more. A key factor is the clause inserted by Juventus in 2024 at the time of the transfer to Sassuolo, which guarantees the Bianconeri 50% of any future resale of the player. This mechanism leads Sassuolo to value the defender at approximately 30 million euros—a significant sum for the Emilian club’s budget—while Juventus could bring him back home for a fee considered reasonable for a young player who is already a starter for the Bosnian national team and is coming off a strong season in Serie A.

However, Muharemovic’s potential arrival would not mark the end of the team’s defensive reinforcements. Juventus is, in fact, also seeking a more experienced player, with Jhon Lucumí remaining among their top targets. The Ekhator deal and the pursuit of Randal Kolo Muani confirm a two-pronged transfer strategy: investing in promising young players while simultaneously bringing in players who are already ready and reliable. In this context, Muharemovic would represent an investment focused primarily on the future.