Arthur Melo set to return to Juventus as Fiorentina finds salary too high

Midfielder's loan spell in Florence ends over financial hurdles, with discussions for a potential move still on the table.
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2024-03-20 12:40:10

Juventus will welcome back Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo this summer, according to his agent Federico Pastorello. Arthur, currently on loan at Fiorentina, finds his salary too high for the club to afford, necessitating his return to Turin in July.

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Despite enjoying his time in Florence, Arthur’s high buyout clause makes a permanent move unlikely, though future negotiations haven’t been ruled out.

Arthur moved to Fiorentina on a 2 million Euros loan last summer, with an option for a 20 million Euros permanent transfer. His annual salary of 4.5 million Euros plus bonuses, with a contract running until June 2026 at Juventus, underscores the financial intricacies of his situation.