Key Takeaways
- Aston Villa will not sign Douglas Luiz permanently this summer
- Juventus need to sell him for €30 million to avoid a financial loss
- The Brazilian midfielder has struggled at three different clubs in the past 18 months
The Serie A season is ending. Clubs are planning for the summer transfer window. However, Juventus face a serious problem with midfielder Douglas Luiz.
The Italian club signed the Brazilian from Aston Villa for €50 million last summer. His first season in Turin was disappointing. He failed to secure regular playing time in the league.
Juventus sent him on loan to Nottingham Forest. The deal included a compulsory purchase clause worth €31.5 million. However, Forest cancelled the loan early. They did not want to sign him permanently.
The midfielder returned to Aston Villa in January. His current loan deal includes an option to buy for €25 million plus bonuses. However, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Villa will not exercise this option.
Juventus now face a difficult situation. They need to sell the player for around €30 million. This would prevent a capital loss on their accounts. However, Douglas Luiz has performed poorly at three clubs in the last year and a half. The Italian newspaper calls him a “big problem” for the Bianconeri. Finding a new buyer will not be easy.