Juventus play hardball over €30m star | OneFootball

Juventus are facing a race against time in their pursuit of Francisco Conceicao, with pressure mounting to accelerate negotiations for the Porto winger, according to Bianconera News and Tutto Juve. The 22-year-old, who enjoys the full confidence of manager Igor Tudor, has become a primary attacking target as the summer transfer window develops.

At the heart of this urgency is Conceicao’s contract situation, which features a €30 million release clause—set to rise by 50 percent to €45 million in mid-July. Juventus are not prepared to trigger the higher sum and have made it clear that, while they value Conceicao, they do not plan to stretch their finances to meet Porto’s clause hike. Instead, club officials are hoping to strike a deal at a lower figure, pursuing daily contact with their Portuguese counterparts to secure an agreement before the price jump.

The player’s technical abilities and profile are highly rated by both Tudor and the club’s leadership, fitting the wider blueprint for a more dynamic and unpredictable forward line. With talks already active, Juventus are trying to finalize an agreement in the coming days, pushing for concessions from Porto who, for their part, are open to dialogue but remain committed to maximizing their return.

Juventus’ approach to the deal is marked by pragmatism. There is clear admiration for Conceicao’s qualities—he is regarded internally as an ideal wide player for Tudor’s system—but officials emphasize they will not make “real sacrifices” from a financial standpoint. That leaves a relatively slim window for negotiation before the clause rises, adding a layer of tension to the ongoing discussions.

As things stand, the two clubs have not reached an agreement. Juventus are aiming for an even more substantial discount than the current €30 million clause, hoping Porto will accept a compromise rather than risk pushing the Italian side out of the market altogether.

The next week is decisive. Without a breakthrough, Porto’s increased asking price could see Juventus shift their focus elsewhere. The situation illustrates the club’s wider transfer strategy this summer: target players that fit Tudor’s vision, but remain disciplined on valuations and salary commitments amid a comprehensive squad rebuild.

(Sources: Tutto Juve, Bianconera News)

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