Justin Oboavwoduo is being strongly linked with a move from Manchester City’s Under-21 side to Juve Next Gen, with the switch being rated at a 96% probability according to Transfermarkt data.
The 19-year-old centre-forward, who represents both England and Nigeria at youth level, is understood to be the subject of advanced interest from Juventus’ B team, who compete in Serie C – Girone B. While no agreement has been confirmed and no contract details have been disclosed, the high likelihood attached to the rumour has prompted speculation that Oboavwoduo could soon continue his development in Italy.
Oboavwoduo is currently registered with Manchester City U21 in Premier League 2, having progressed through the club’s youth ranks. His contract expiry is not listed in the available data, raising the possibility that he could become a free agent or move for a relatively low fee, a factor that may be attracting Juve Next Gen as they look for emerging attacking options. Notably, Transfermarkt lists no current market value for the forward, which only adds to the uncertainty around any potential fee and fuels conjecture over the structure of a possible deal.
The Manchester-born striker, who stands at 1.79m and prefers his right foot, has risen through City’s system from Manchester City Youth to the U18s in 2022, before stepping up to the U21s in 2023. He wears the number 77 shirt at that level and operates primarily through the middle in attack. Recent data does not specify individual match performances, opponents or scorelines, so it remains unclear how his most recent outings may have influenced Juve Next Gen’s interest.
Born on 23 August 2006, Oboavwoduo remains at an early stage of his career, and a move to Serie C would mark his first experience of senior football outside England. If the transfer materialises, it could provide a significant platform in Italy’s professional pyramid to test his potential and shape both his reputation and long-term career trajectory.
