Juventus eyes Marcelo Brozovic to address midfield injury crisis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Juventus is exploring a move for free agent Marcelo Brozovic as the club attempts to address significant midfield injury absences. The Bianconeri lost Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram to surgeries that will likely sideline both players until 2027. Further minor injuries to Weston McKennie have restricted manager Luciano Spalletti's available squad depth. Because the Serie A transfer window is currently closed, the club is restricted to pursuing players without a current contract. Brozovic, who recently departed Al Nassr, has been identified as an experienced candidate who possesses prior knowledge of Italian football. The potential signing offers an immediate, albeit temporary, solution to manage the team's ongoing personnel shortages while awaiting the January transfer window. The midfielder must prove his fitness to expedite his integration into the active roster for upcoming matches.
- •Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram will likely miss the remainder of 2026 due to surgery.
- •Weston McKennie has also suffered minor injuries reducing available options.
- •Marcelo Brozovic is available as a free agent after his tenure at Al Nassr.
- •Luciano Spalletti is familiar with the midfielder from their previous professional relationship.
- •Juventus can only sign free agents until the January transfer window opens.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Juventus considers signing free agent to solve midfield emergency
"Juventus are considering making a move for Marcelo Brozovic after losing Manuel Locatelli to injury for the rest of 2026, leaving the Bianconeri in need of cover in midfield.Locatelli joins Khephren T...
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