Douglas Luiz transfer clause: how many games secure permanent Forest move from Juventus? | OneFootball

Multiple sources claim that Nottingham Forest will have an obligation to make Douglas Luiz’s move permanent if the Brazilian completes at least 15 appearances with the Premier League club in 2025-26.

Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport journalist Nicolò Schira are among the Italian sources reporting the details behind Douglas Luiz’s move to Nottingham Forest.

How many games Douglas Luiz needs for permanent Forest move

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 01: Douglas Luiz #26 of Juventus FC arrives at the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Juventus already confirmed over the summer that the fee for a one-season loan deal was €3m, plus a €25m option to buy and potential bonuses up to €3.5m.

Forest’s option to buy, however, becomes an obligation to purchase if certain conditions are met.

TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Douglas Luiz of Juventus is challenged by Karol Linetty of Torino during the Serie A match between Torino and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

These conditions have now been revealed by Italian sources claiming that Douglas Luiz will need to make 15 appearances with Nottingham Forest, playing at least 45 minutes in each, to complete a permanent transfer to the English club.

Douglas Luiz waiting for Nottingham Forest debut

Official: Douglas Luiz joins Nottingham Forest from Juventus

Douglas Luiz failed to justify his €50m price tag at Juventus in 2024-25 as he didn’t score or assist in 27 appearances across all competitions.

The 27-year-old has yet to make his debut with Nottingham Forest this term.