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Juventus discusses Koke's transfer with Atletico amid Gonzalez's return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:25 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Juventus discusses Koke's transfer with Atletico amid Gonzalez's return

Summary

Juventus has raised the prospect of acquiring Atletico Madrid captain Koke during discussions related to Nico Gonzalez's future. Reports indicate that Atletico is reluctant to trigger the obligation to buy Gonzalez for €32m, after his loan period saw limited league appearances. As Juventus aims to strengthen its midfield, Koke’s experience could complement players like Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram. The club is actively seeking to make moves in the summer transfer window after failing to qualify for the Champions League. Additional targets for Juventus include Kim Min-Jae from Bayern Munich and Randal Kolo Muani from PSG.

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Status Watch

•Juventus considers signing Koke in exchange for Nico Gonzalez.
•Atletico Madrid hesitant to pay €32m for Gonzalez's permanent transfer.
•Koke viewed as a potential midfield leader for Juventus.
•Juventus needs to sell players to facilitate new signings.
•Additional targets include Kim Min-Jae and Randal Kolo Muani.

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10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Juventus keen to pinch Atletico captain Koke as clubs discuss Nico Gonzalez deal

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Reports in Italy claim that Juventus brought up the possibility of signing Atletico Madrid captain Koke during a recent round of talks with Diego Simeone’s side, and that the Bianconeri are keen t...
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