Juventus reaches agreement to sign Genoa striker Jeff Ekhator
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:19 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Juventus is set to sign young striker Jeff Ekhator from Genoa. Reports indicate the transfer fee will be around €16 million, with an additional €2 million in add-ons. Ekhator, who recently debuted for Italy’s senior team, is undergoing medical exams in Turin. He is expected to sign a five-year contract with a reported salary of €1.3 million per season. Juventus is also including Next Gen fullback prospect David Puczka in the deal, valued at around €5 million.
- •Jeff Ekhator joins Juventus from Genoa for a reported €16 million plus €2 million in add-ons.
- •Ekhator made his senior debut for Italy at 19 years old.
- •He is expected to sign a five-year contract worth €1.3 million annually.
- •Next Gen fullback David Puczka will join Genoa as part of the transfer.
- •Ekhator has made 54 Serie A appearances, scoring four goals.
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Reports: Juventus agree to deal to sign young Genoa striker Jeff Ekhator
"Seemingly out of nowhere, Juventus are close to making their first new signing of the summer under the watch of Giovanni Carnevali.
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