Juventus put Lois Openda up for sale

Juventus has reportedly put striker Loïs Openda on the transfer market just days after the club was forced to finalize his permanent transfer from RB Leipzig.

The activation of a mandatory €40.6 million purchase clause has turned the Belgian’s disappointing loan spell into a costly permanent commitment that the Italian giants are already seeking to unwind.

The obligation to buy was triggered automatically following Juventus’s 1-0 victory over Atalanta on Saturday, April 11, 2026. That result ensured the “Bianconeri” would finish no lower than 10th in Serie A this season—the specific sporting condition set when Openda arrived in Turin last September.

Including the initial €3.3 million loan fee, the total package for the 26-year-old is expected to reach approximately €46 million.

Despite the financial finalization, Openda appears to have no future under manager Luciano Spalletti.

The forward has been an unused substitute for five consecutive matches and has not started a league game since late December 2025.

His return of just two goals in 33 appearances across all competitions has led Italian media to label the move a “panic buy” following the club’s failed pursuit of Randal Kolo Muani last summer.

Reports from Italy suggest Spalletti has already excluded Openda from his tactical plans for the 2026–27 campaign.

The manager, who recently signed a contract extension through 2028, is said to prefer other attacking options like Arkadiusz Milik and Jonathan David.

Juventus management is now tasked with recouping a significant portion of their investment.

Potential suitors in the Saudi Pro League and Turkish side Fenerbahçe have been linked with the forward, while a return to France or a move to the English Premier League remain outside possibilities.

However, given Openda’s poor form and high price tag, a loan-to-buy deal may be the most realistic exit strategy for the Turin club this summer.