Juventus Rescinds Arthur Melo's Contract

Overview

• Juventus announced on Friday that it and Arthur Melo agreed to a mutual contract termination that had run until June 2027, leaving the midfielder a free agent.
• Negotiations to bring Arthur back to Grêmio stalled over money with the club offering about R$1.5 million per month while the player sought more than R$2.5 million.
• Grêmio says a return is unlikely because of the wage gap and because coach Luís Castro already has multiple midfield options available.
• Clubs that showed earlier interest, including Corinthians and Fluminense, can now pursue Arthur before the domestic window closes on September 2.
• Arthur's market profile is shaped by his high‑value move from Barcelona to Juventus in 2020 and by international honours such as Brazil's 2019 Copa América, factors that help explain his salary demands.