Several Italian outlets are reporting that Juventus have finalized a deal with Chelsea to secure the services of defender Renato Veiga during the January transfer window.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Juventus will pay €4.5 million to bring the 21-year-old in on a straight loan deal until the end of the 2024-25 season.
The agreement does not include a purchase option, meaning Veiga will return to Stamford Bridge after his loan spell concludes. Additionally, Chelsea will retain responsibility for covering the player’s wages throughout his time in Turin.
Veiga will be Juventus’ second defensive signing of the January window, following the recent acquisition of Alberto Costa from Vitoria Guimaraes. The Bianconeri have been actively reinforcing their defense following long-term injuries to Bremer and Juan Cabal earlier this season.
Juventus are also preparing to announce the loan signing of Randal Kolo Muani from PSG on Thursday. This move was made possible after PSG reached an agreement to sell Juan Bernat to Villarreal.
Official: Juventus secure spot in Champions knockout stage
Juventus have officially secured a place in the Champions League knockout stage, despite a lackluster draw against Club Brugge.
The Bianconeri have amassed 12 points from their first seven matches in the Europa League stage, achieving three wins, three draws, and one loss. Thiago Motta’s side started their European campaign in impressive fashion, defeating PSV Eindhoven 3-0 and staging a remarkable comeback against RB Leipzig, even after being reduced to 10 men.
However, their momentum slowed with a surprising home loss to Stuttgart and consecutive draws against Lille and Aston Villa. Juventus ended the year on a high note with a 2-0 victory over Manchester City but resumed their campaign with a stalemate in Belgium.
Currently sitting 17th in the 36-team standings, Juventus’ 12 points guarantee their progression to the knockout phase, as 25th-placed Manchester City trails with just 8 points. This ensures the Bianconeri will finish within the Top 24.
Juventus will conclude their group-stage journey by hosting Benfica at the Allianz Stadium. A win could propel them into the Top 8, securing direct qualification to the Round of 16. Failing that, they would face a play-off round, adding two more matches to their already packed schedule. However, even a victory over Benfica might not suffice, as their final position depends on other results.
Meanwhile, fellow Serie A teams Inter, Atalanta, and Milan have all advanced to the next stage, each currently ranked in the Top 8. In contrast, Bologna have been eliminated, despite a stunning win against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.
