Juventus Transfer Market: Last-Minute Bid for the Discontented Kosovar Player

Luciano Spalletti has decided not to include Edon Zhegrova on Juventus’ roster for the upcoming Europa League. Although this is far from surprising, it was not an easy decision for the Tuscan coach, especially considering the encouraging signs shown by the Kosovar player during the summer friendlies.

His exclusion from European competition could now also affect the player’s future, and he is the first to be disappointed by the situation that has arisen. Juventus, however, remains ready to evaluate any offers from countries where the transfer window is still open. Among the possible destinations is, above all, Saudi Arabia—a market always on the lookout for quality players and with significant financial resources—not to mention Portugal and Turkey. Should an offer deemed adequate come in, the Bianconeri could consider either a permanent transfer or a loan move.

Zhegrova’s tenure with the Bianconeri has been marred by physical issues from the very beginning. Arriving from Lille in the summer of 2025, the 1999-born player made just 19 appearances in Serie A last season, without ever managing to score a goal. This performance was a far cry from what he showed in France, where he had scored 26 goals during his three and a half years with the northern club. Also worth noting are the two surgeries related to groin pain that affected his performance, a factor that further complicates potential buyers’ assessment.

Among the clubs that had shown concrete interest in recent weeks was Lazio, with sporting director Fabiani confirming that contacts had taken place. The Biancocelesti had proposed a loan without an obligation to buy, considering the player’s salary (approximately 2.5 million euros) to be affordable. The deal, however, did not materialize: in addition to the financial feasibility of the transfer, the Balkan player’s past physical issues had dampened the Rome-based club’s enthusiasm.

Al-Ittihad, a Saudi club that remains one of the hottest contenders, had also shown interest in him. In this regard, time is running out: the transfer window in Saudi Arabia closes on September 6. Options involving moves to Turkey and Portugal also remain viable, with their respective transfer windows closing on September 4 and 5, while Greece offers a longer window, set to close on September 15.