Arthur Melo Nears Departure from Juventus as Contract Termination Looms
Arthur Melo’s tenure at Juventus is approaching an end, with the Brazilian midfielder likely to have his contract terminated instead of being sent on another loan. According to Sky Sport, Juventus and Arthur have initiated discussions to dissolve the agreement that binds him to the club until June 30, 2027.
Melo joined Juventus in 2020 from Barcelona for around €80 million, in a transfer deal that also included Miralem Pjanic moving to Barcelona for €60 million. However, he struggled to make a significant impact during his time in Turin.
After participating in just 22 Serie A matches in his first season and 20 in his second, Arthur embarked on four consecutive loan spells. He played for Liverpool, Fiorentina, Girona, and most recently Gremio, yet none of these clubs opted to make his move permanent.
His return to Gremio, the club where he began his career, proved to be the most fruitful of his loan experiences, helping him regain some form. However, Gremio’s financial constraints ultimately hindered any potential deal with Juventus.
With no clear prospects for another loan and a contract that still has a year remaining, Juventus seems poised to conclude their association with Arthur rather than explore more loan options.
Arthur Melo’s six-year spell at Juventus looks to be drawing to a close, with the Brazilian midfielder heading towards a contract termination rather than another loan move.
According to Sky Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Bianconeri and Arthur are working towards tearing up the deal that currently ties him to the club until 30 June 2027.
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He arrived in 2020 from Barcelona for around €80m, in the same deal that sent Miralem Pjanic to Catalonia for €60m, but never established himself in Turin.
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL – DECEMBER 2: Arthur Melo of Gremio controls the ball during the match between Gremio and Fluminense as part of Brasileirao 2025 at Arena do Gremio on December 2, 2025 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro H. Tesch/Getty Images)
Four loans, no lasting solution as Arthur heads for Juventus exit
After two largely peripheral seasons, 22 Serie A appearances in his first year, 20 in his second, Arthur was sent out on loan for four consecutive campaigns, spending time at Liverpool, Fiorentina, Girona and, most recently, Gremio, without any club exercising an option to make the move permanent.
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His stint back at his boyhood club in Brazil was by some distance his most productive, reviving a career that had appeared to stall completely, but Gremio’s financial situation ultimately prevented them from meeting Juventus’ valuation.
With no obvious next loan destination and his contract still running for another year, Juventus now appear ready to formally end the relationship rather than send him out again.
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