Fabrizio Romano confirms deal for keeper once eyed by Benfica | OneFootball

Mattia Perin, a former Benfica target, is on his way out of Juventus and is preparing to join Palermo. According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have already reached an agreement for the transfer of the Italian goalkeeper, with medical tests scheduled for the start of this week.

Perin’s departure is expected to make room for Kamil Grabara’s arrival at Juventus. The Polish goalkeeper, currently playing for Wolfsburg, is being tipped as the leading candidate to take on the role of backup keeper for the Turin club. At 27, Grabara has been playing in Germany since 2024/25 and has a contract valid for two more seasons.

For Perin, the move marks the end of a long spell with Juventus. The Italy international joined the club in the 2018/19 season, but never managed to establish himself as the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper. Perin’s name, however, is particularly well known among Benfica fans. In 2019, Perin came very close to moving to the Estádio da Luz, with the Eagles having reached an agreement with Juventus and with the player for the transfer.

. Benfica stated at the time that Perin had a recovery period longer than initially expected, estimated at around four months.

“Sport Lisboa e Benfica hereby informs that following the medical examinations carried out today, it was concluded that goalkeeper Mattia Perin has a recovery process longer than initially expected, of around 4 months.”

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