Juventus, Behind the Scenes on Douglas Luiz: The Conversation That Changes Everything

Douglas Luiz has found a new lease on life under Luciano Spalletti. After a summer in which he seemed poised to leave Turin, the Brazilian has carved out a starring role for himself in the new Juventus. And it all seems to have started with a conversation initiated by the Juventus coach himself, who was very clear with the midfielder upon his return to the club after loan stints at Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.

“You need to raise your game because this isn’t good enough for us. If you trust me, you’ll become the player you used to be,” were the words reported by Tuttosport that marked the turning point. The subsequent home match against Nice—secured thanks to the Brazilian, who scored a splendid goal and delivered a convincing performance overall—sealed the Brazilian’s new lease on life.

Meanwhile, Kaio Jorge, one of Juventus’ biggest transfer flops in recent years, is back on the radar of European clubs. The Brazilian forward, who wore the Bianconeri jersey from 2021 to 2023 without making much of an impact, is having a great season at Cruzeiro and is on the shopping list of several European clubs. Among the clubs interested in the player are reportedly Bayern Munich and AC Milan, which—along with several Premier League clubs—have sent scouts to monitor the Brazilian striker, who has scored 16 goals in 38 games this season.