Juventus has made it official: Igor Tudor will remain in charge as head coach beyond the Club World Cup in the United States. What was once uncertain at the end of the previous Serie A season is now confirmed, allowing the club to begin planning for the upcoming transfer window with greater clarity. Tudor is expected to sign a contract extension until 2027.
With his position now secure, Tudor — even in the absence of a formal sporting or technical director — will work closely with club officials to make the necessary adjustments to a squad that still requires reinforcements in several areas.
A complete overhaul of the squad, however, is not on the cards. Newly appointed football executive Damien Comolli emphasized during his introduction: “We’ve spoken with Tudor and Chiellini. We have a clear idea — adjustments will be made, but no radical changes.” In other words, Tudor’s needs will be met within a reasonable scope.
Two key priorities have already been identified: strengthening the defense and adding depth on the flanks. The situation surrounding Dusan Vlahovic remains unresolved and could significantly impact the summer’s transfer dynamics.
One of the first concrete moves was the acquisition of Pierre Kalulu from AC Milan, signaling Juventus’ intent. Meanwhile, Renato Veiga, who failed to impress during his six-month loan, will not be retained. Daniele Rugani, set to feature in the Club World Cup, will be assessed by Tudor upon his return. The same goes for long-term absentees Cabal and Bremer, both recovering from extended injury spells. Despite numerical depth with players like Kelly, Gatti, and Savona, departures in the defensive unit cannot be ruled out. Notably, Tudor has reportedly asked the club to pursue Leonardo Balerdi, a defender he previously coached at Marseille.
Another pressing issue is the wing-back positions, which are crucial for Tudor’s preferred 3-4-2-1 formation. During his nine games in charge, he frequently adapted players like McKennie and Nico Gonzalez. While Filip Kostic has returned, his future remains unclear. Juventus is now exploring external options, with names like Girona’s Miguel Gutiérrez and Lazio’s Nuno Tavares already on the radar. Reinforcements could arrive for both flanks.
Midfield is another area requiring attention. Injuries and suspensions left the squad short-handed last season. Fabio Miretti could return following a loan spell at Genoa, but with Nicolò Fagioli unavailable and Douglas Luiz likely to depart after an unconvincing spell, Juventus is expected to make a move for a top-quality midfielder. One long-standing dream target is Sandro Tonali of Newcastle, though that pursuit has cooled in recent months — it still reflects the type of player Juventus is targeting.
As for the attack, much hinges on Vlahovic’s future, particularly due to his high salary. High-profile alternatives like Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyökeres have been mentioned, but their price tags remain steep. A more attainable and intriguing option is Jonathan David, now a free agent following the expiration of his deal with Lille — though he too is attracting interest from several top European clubs.
