is just not anticipated to be a part of Luciano Spalletti’s mission at Juventus heading into the 2026-27 season, however resulting from a scarcity at centre-forward, the Bianconeri have been left briefly unable to shift the Belgian regardless of a keen set of bidders in Ligue 1.
Juventus striker scarcity leaves Openda in limbo
The centre-forward state of affairs has been a subject of scorching dialogue in Bianconeri circles through the low season: Dusan Vlahovic has now left the membership following the expiry of his contract on June 30, which leaves Openda, , and new recruit because the membership’s solely senior putting choices.
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Neither Milik nor Openda are anticipated to be central to Spalletti’s plans in 2026-27.
In response to experiences from La Gazzetta dello Sport, there was curiosity in Openda, regardless of his underwhelming begin to life in Serie A through the 2025-26 marketing campaign.
, and Coventry Metropolis have been talked about as potential locations, however for Openda this summer time in line with
VERONA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Lois Openda of Juventus FC in motion through the Serie A match between and Juventus FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Photos)
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An exit is prone to include a mortgage with an choice to purchase quite than a everlasting sale, which can nonetheless assist Juventus clear an honest chunk off their wage invoice for the 2026-27 season.
Nevertheless, the difficulty for Juventus is that the undesirable pair of Milik and Openda are the membership’s solely senior choices out there at centre-forward heading right into a pre-season pleasant in opposition to Normal Liege arising this weekend on Saturday (July 25). That’s as a result of Ekhator has suffered an damage in Juventus’ first summer time pleasant final weekend and David continues to be on vacation following his involvement on the 2026 World Cup.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 18: Jonathan David of celebrates after scoring the groups second aim through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and at BC Place Vancouver on June 18, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photograph by Fran Santiago/Getty Photos)
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So, even if there are keen bidders for Openda, and even if Juventus are eager to shift the striker from their books, the membership are briefly unable to sanction his departure and are unlikely to take action for the subsequent week a minimum of in line with La Gazzetta dello Sport.
