There were many Juventus new signings last summer, but the Old Lady are yet to make any signings in January. Perhaps they do not need to, given they are currently in second place in the Serie A, just two points behind leaders Inter Milan having been on an excellent run of form that has seen them win five of their last six league matches.
This piece focuses on the impact their summer arrivals have made, and also analyses this month's departures and the impact that could have this season.
Juventus new signings: Summer 2023 arrivals
Juventus spent around £72.8m last summer, with around £53.9m of talent departing, giving them a net spend of around £18.9m. Considering their league position, this seems to be money well spent, as we analyse the impact the new arrivals have made:
Manuel Locatelli – Sassuolo (£30m)
Locatelli was Juventus' most expensive arrival at around £30m. He has been a regular starter in the team, making 21 appearances in total over all competitions, and has provided one goal and four assists from midfield.
Given how many games he has played and the influence he has had on the side, this can be deemed a successful signing, especially if Juve go on to win the league.
Moise Kean – Everton (£25.7m)
Juventus actually sold Kean to Everton in 2019, but the move did not work out. The Premier League club loaned him back to them for two years between 2021 and 2023, and the Old Lady made the move permanent this summer.
In that loan spell, Kean netted 14 times in 82 appearances across all competitions, but he is yet to find the net in 12 games so far this season. Given Dusan Vlahovic has established himself as the number one striker at the club, it seems on reflection Juve have overpaid for Kean.
Timothy Weah – Lille (£9.4m)
The outlay on Weah was far less than Kean, and he has proven himself to be more valuable this campaign. Indeed, he has one goal and one assist in 17 appearances in all competitions, despite suffering from a hamstring injury that kept him out for a month.
At 23 years old, Weah has plenty of potential, and his market value should continue to rise, meaning the fee Juventus paid for him will look more of a bargain by the day.
Arkadiusz Milik – Marseille (£6.3m)
Milik already boasted plenty of Serie A experience with Napoli, and so Juventus signing him for so cheap was a no-brainer. Indeed, he has served as Vlahovic's understudy fairly well, with five goals and an assist in 21 appearances over all competitions.
The striker still has something to offer at 29 years old, and could prove to be a bargain if he helps Juve win the title.
Facundo Gonzalez – Valencia (£1.4m)
Juventus bought Gonzalez from Valencia's B team for a small fee, then loaned him to Sampdoria for the season. He has since made 14 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal.
At 20 years old, Gonzalez was a development signing, with the hope that he returns to the Old Lady with the necessary experience needed under his belt.
Confirmed Juventus departures in January 2024
Dean Huijsen – Roma (Loan)
Juventus have decided to let one of their academy players Huijsen join Roma on loan until the end of the season. He made his senior debut in the 1-0 win at AC Milan in Serie A in October, making a late cameo off the bench.
The 18-year-old has played three times for Roma already, and will no doubt get more regular game time.
Gianluca Frabotta – Cosenza (Loan)
Juventus ended Frabotta's loan at Bari so he could join Cosenza for the remainder of the season. He has played once for them so far, and has not featured for the Old Lady since 2021.
At 24 years old, it is clear Frabotta is not in Juve's plans, and so they should be looking to sell him permanently once his loan expires.
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