Juventus decide Douglas Luiz is surplus to requirements for 2025-26

Reports in Italy claim that Douglas Luiz has been told that he is surplus to requirements at Juventus for the 2025-26 season and that he has been told to look for a new club after a disappointing first season since his big-money move from Aston Villa. 

The Brazil international has struggled to live up to expectations since his €50m move from Aston Villa last summer, turning out for just 516 minutes across 19 appearances in Serie A last term for an average of 27 minutes per run out. 

The 27-year-old has already been linked with a series of moves away from Juventus this summer, including to Nottingham Forest and most recently Leeds United, 

Juventus tell Douglas Luiz to find a new club

However, reports from Calciomercato.com on Sunday confirm that Juventus have informed Douglas Luiz that he is free to find a new club for the 2025-26 season. 

Sunday’s report suggests that Juventus feel they cannot rely on the Brazilian based on his showing during his first season in Serie A, and that the new coaching staff, led by Igor Tudor, have decided against giving him a ‘second chance’. 

Calciomercato adds that Douglas Luiz will want to be playing as regularly as possible if he is to stake a claim at being included in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America.