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Juventus Near Youssef En-Nesyri Deal After Director's Istanbul Trip

Reports outline a €5m loan with a €19m option plus up to €3m in add-ons, pending the striker's approval.

Overview

  • Sporting director Marco Ottolini is in Istanbul to meet Fenerbahçe, Youssef En-Nesyri and his agents to try to close the move.
  • An agreement in principle between the clubs has been reported for a six-month loan at about €5m with a €19m purchase option and €3m in bonuses.
  • Juventus are expected to cover En-Nesyri’s wages for the remainder of the season, with reports citing an annual salary of roughly €8m.
  • The final decision rests with En-Nesyri, who is evaluating the proposal and seeking sporting guarantees after reduced minutes this season.
  • Juventus pivoted from Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta due to price and deal-structure hurdles, as Aston Villa, Everton and Napoli also showed interest in En-Nesyri.