Guinea-Spain midfielder Ilaix Moriba of Celta de Vigo is being linked with a move to Juventus as the Italian club assess midfield options ahead of next season.
The 23-year-old central midfielder, born in Conakry on 19 January 2003 and standing at 1.85m, is listed with a market value of €15.00m, according to Transfermarkt. The rumour, dated 20 June 2026, has an unspecified probability, with no confirmed agreement between the La Liga side and the Serie A giants.
Moriba’s contractual situation at Celta is unclear, with no public expiry date recorded. That has fuelled suggestions Juventus could monitor whether he runs down his deal and potentially becomes a free agent if no extension is signed, though at this stage there is no indication his contract has expired.
Able to operate as a central midfielder and favouring his right foot, Moriba carries dual nationality – Guinea and Spain – and has built his reputation in Spanish football. He wears the No 6 shirt at Celta and has been part of their La Liga campaign, where his blend of physicality and ball-carrying has drawn interest from scouts across Europe.
Recent performances in Spain’s top flight, including Celta’s latest outings in LaLiga, have kept him on the radar of clubs looking for a young, press-resistant midfielder capable of playing in a possession-based system as well as in more reactive, counter-attacking sides. Specific match data highlights his regular involvement in Celta’s midfield rotations and his role in linking defence to attack across the current season.
With Juventus reshaping their squad and Moriba entering a key phase of his career, any move to Turin – whether via a transfer close to his €15.00m valuation or later as a potential free agent – could prove pivotal in defining his trajectory at the top level of European football.
