Neto close to Juventus return as Grabara injury forces move
- Source
- TuttosportTier 1
- By
- Paolo Pirisi
- Published
Key points
- Tuttosport reports talks with free-agent Neto entered final stage after meeting with Frederic Massara yesterday
- Juve need backup for Vicario after Grabara's anterior cruciate ligament injury rules him out for season
- Contract until June 2027 offered; club reserves right to pursue another goalkeeper in January depending on season
Summary
Juventus are closing in on Neto as emergency cover after Kamil Grabara suffered a serious knee injury. The Brazilian, who spent two seasons at Turin from 2015–17 with 22 appearances, is a free agent and knows the club and Serie A well. Tuttosport reports negotiations entered their decisive phase yesterday following talks between his representatives and sporting director Frederic Massara.
The deal would run until June 2027, though Juve have made clear they may still pursue another goalkeeper in January depending on how the season develops. Neto's familiarity with the club means he would need little time to settle as Vicario's deputy across the league, cup and European competition.
Original headline
Neto-Juve, ritorno con sorpresa: trattativa ai dettagli, ma il mercato forse non finisce qui
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