Return to England Most Likely, But Como Contact Significant
Douglas Luiz might potentially continue his career in Serie A, with Como emerging as a surprising suitor, reportedly at the request of Cesc Fabregas. The Juventus midfielder is expected to leave, and a move back to the Premier League is still seen as the most probable destination. However, recent discussions with Como are gaining significance.
The Brazilian player is reportedly dissatisfied with his limited impact in Italy, which led him to reject English offers in January. Juventus is not concerned about finding a club for him due to widespread interest; their primary objective is to offload his annual salary cost from the books. The club awaits proposals that align with the player`s preferences before approving a transfer.
A video previously showed Douglas Luiz stating, “I miss Aston Villa.”
Como presents a viable option as the Lombard club is prepared to take on his entire €5 million annual salary. Juventus is also looking for assurances regarding a potential definitive sale in the future but must currently wait for Fabregas`s direct engagement with the midfielder. Douglas Luiz feels he wasn`t given adequate opportunities to perform at Juventus, having been quickly sidelined by Thiago Motta and never fully integrated by Tudor.
He is a valuable player, who arrived in Turin last summer with an estimated value of €50 million (including cash and player swaps) after a successful season with Aston Villa in the Premier League, where he notched 10 goals and 10 assists. A spell under Fabregas could potentially revitalize his career, which is why Como is considering the move. Despite Como not competing in European competitions and lacking the international prestige of other interested clubs, their solid and ambitious ownership rivals that of Premier League teams.
Juventus also discussed Douglas Luiz with Manchester United, but there were few common grounds for a potential swap involving Sancho. The Red Devils had pursued a loan move in January and were leading the race before the player decided to stay in Turin. Currently, Leeds, Fulham, Everton, and Newcastle are also tracking Douglas Luiz, but Como`s financial backing makes them a competitive option.
