Even with Cristiano Giuntoli`s departure, Juventus`s summer spending reached a significant €111 million. Remarkably, this substantial outlay occurred despite their only new acquisition being Jonathan David, who joined the club on a free transfer.
Giuntoli was dismissed by the Bianconeri at the conclusion of the season, primarily due to a growing dissatisfaction with his strategic decisions over the preceding two years.
This considerable expenditure stems from a series of player acquisitions made under his tenure, where payment obligations were structured to be spread across six or twelve-month periods. These deferred costs are only now becoming due, impacting the club`s current financial reports.
Juventus`s Delayed Payments Now Active
Michele Di Gregorio joined Juventus from Monza a year ago through a loan deal costing €4.5 million, which included a mandatory purchase clause for an additional €13.5 million, now activated.
Pierre Kalulu transferred from Milan in August 2024 for €3.3 million, with an option for Juventus to buy him permanently for an additional €14.3 million, plus potential add-ons. This option has now been exercised.
Lloyd Kelly, whose acquisition was reportedly a significant factor in Giuntoli`s dismissal, arrived from Newcastle United in January on a €3 million loan, with a mandatory purchase obligation of €14.5 million that is now being fulfilled.
Nico Gonzalez was brought in from Fiorentina last summer for an €8 million loan fee, including a compulsory purchase agreement for a further €25 million, which has become effective this summer.
Francisco Conceicao was initially loaned from Porto for €7 million. Lacking a pre-defined buy option, Juventus had to renegotiate his permanent transfer, ultimately settling on €32 million, payable over four years.
Their sole new signing this window is indeed a free agent, Jonathan David. However, his acquisition was not entirely without cost, as the club`s official statement revealed €12.5 million in commissions and other supplementary costs, to be paid in three installments.
