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Juventus considers loaning striker Ekhator after €18m transfer from Genoa

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Juventus considers loaning striker Ekhator after €18m transfer from Genoa
Summary

Juventus may loan out new striker Jeff Ekhator shortly after signing him from Genoa for €16m plus €2m in add-ons. Reports indicate the club is concerned he may not receive enough playing time under Luciano Spalletti. Ekhator becomes Juventus’ first signing of the summer but joins a crowded list of forwards, including Jonathan David, Lois Openda, and Arkadiusz Milik. Juventus is also exploring options to part with these players to provide Ekhator with more minutes. Decisions on the futures of David and Milik, along with potential moves for Openda, will influence Ekhator's situation.

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  • •Jeff Ekhator signed from Genoa for €16m plus add-ons.
  • •Concerns about his playing time at Juventus under Luciano Spalletti.
  • •Juventus may look to offload other strikers to facilitate development for Ekhator.
  • •Jonathan David, Lois Openda, and Arkadiusz Milik are currently on the roster.
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  • 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Juventus could send Ekhator away despite €18m transfer from Genoa
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Reports on Thursday claim that Juventus could look to send new striker Jeff Ekhator away on an immediate loan deal, especially if the Bianconeri are unable to move on some of their other, more senior ...

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