Why Juventus spent 111m this summer for only one new player | OneFootball

Although Cristiano Giuntoli is no longer there, his transfer strategy means Juventus have spent €111m this summer, despite only signing Jonathan David as a free agent.

The Bianconeri fired Giuntoli at the end of the season, largely due to the disappointment of his decisions over the last couple of years.

That includes a series of signings that had payment schedules spread out over six or 12 months, which are only now coming out of the coffers.

Juventus delayed payments now active

BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 04: Michele Di Gregorio of Juventus gestures during the Serie A match between Bologna and Juventus at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on May 04, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Michele Di Gregorio arrived a year ago from Monza, on loan at a cost of €4.5m, with an obligation to buy for a further €13.5m.

Pierre Kalulu made the move from Milan in August 2024 for €3.3m, with the option to buy for another €14.3m plus add-ons.

Lloyd Kelly, one of the main reasons why Giuntoli was sacked, came in from Newcastle United in January for €3m on loan, with obligation to buy for €14.5m.

TURIN, ITALY – MAY 18: Nicolas Gonzalez of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and Udinese at Allianz Stadium on May 18, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images)

Nico Gonzalez was secured from Fiorentina last summer for €8m on loan, with obligation to buy for another €25m.

Francisco Conceicao was on loan for €7m from Porto and there was no option to buy, so Juventus had to negotiate it with the club, eventually agreeing on €32m payable over four years.

Their only new signing is a free agent, even though David still didn’t come completely free of charge, because the official statement noted €12.5m payable over three instalments in commissions and other additional costs.