Juventus and Arthur Melo Agree to Terminate Contract Early
Juventus and Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo have finalized a contract termination, ending his disappointing six-year tenure. Arthur joined from Barcelona in 2020 for over €80 million but made only 63 appearances, with his cost exceeding €31,000 per minute played. The 30-year-old, who was not in the club’s plans and had loan spells at Liverpool and Gremio, will receive a severance payment of about 25% of his €6 million gross salary for the final season. He is now a free agent.
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Juventus Terminates Contract with Midfielder Arthur After Six Years
Juventus Football Club announced on August 21 via official social media that it has reached an agreement with Brazilian midfielder Arthur to terminate his contract, allowing him to leave the club. The 30-year-old joined Juventus from Barcelona in September 2020 for a total fee exceeding €80 million. During his six-year tenure, Arthur made only 63 appearances for the Italian club, contributing a meager one goal and one assist. The termination marks the end of a disappointing stint for the player, who failed to live up to his high transfer fee and expectations. Juventus wished Arthur well in his future endeavors.
Juventus and Arthur Melo Close to Contract Termination Agreement
According to football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Juventus and Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo are nearing an agreement to terminate his contract early. Arthur, who was loaned to Gremio last season, has taken the initiative to request a departure in order to become a free agent and start a new chapter in his career. The two sides have reportedly reached a basic agreement on the compensation plan for the termination. This development marks the end of Arthur's disappointing stint at Juventus, where he failed to live up to expectations after his high-profile transfer from Barcelona.
Juventus to Release Former Barcelona and Liverpool Midfielder Arthur Melo
Juventus is reportedly set to release midfielder Arthur Melo, who joined the club in 2020 from Barcelona for approximately €80 million as part of a swap deal that sent Miralem Pjanic to Barcelona for €60 million. Despite the high transfer fee, Arthur failed to establish himself at Juventus, making limited appearances and struggling with injuries and form. The Brazilian midfielder, who also had a loan spell at Liverpool, is now expected to leave the Turin club as a free agent or via a termination of his contract, marking the end of a disappointing tenure.
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Arthur's Juventus Cost Exceeds €31,000 Per Minute, Higher Than Ronaldo and Vlahovic
According to Juventus team reporter Giovanni Albanese, Brazilian midfielder Arthur is close to negotiating a contract termination with Juventus. Arthur last played for Juventus on May 22, 2022, and has since been excluded from the team's plans, experiencing loan spells. Analysis shows Arthur's cost at Juventus exceeds €31,000 per minute played, based on 63 appearances over two years. This is higher than Cristiano Ronaldo's €20,000 per minute and Dušan Vlahović's €15,000 per minute. Arthur's total cost, including wages and amortization fees, has exceeded €100 million (estimated €102 million), making the deal financially burdensome. He joined Juventus in 2019 as part of a swap deal with Barcelona involving Miralem Pjanić. The player is now pushing for a contract termination to control his next move, with potential destinations including Beşiktaş in Turkey or a return to Brazil. The termination is expected to involve a severance payment of about 25% of his €6 million gross salary for the final season.
Juventus to Negotiate Contract Termination with Midfielder Arthur
According to a report by Italian Sky Sports journalist Di Marzio, Juventus will negotiate a contract termination with 30-year-old Brazilian midfielder Arthur. The player was not included in the matchday squad for the most recent friendly match. Arthur joined Juventus from Barcelona in 2020, with his current contract set to expire on June 30, 2027. He has been on loan in recent seasons, indicating he is not part of the club's plans. The negotiation aims to end his contract one year early, as the club seeks to offload the midfielder.