Douglas Luiz Faces Disciplinary Measures
Douglas Luiz, a midfielder for Juventus, is expected to face disciplinary measures following his absence from training on Thursday. As the club resumed preparations for the 2025-26 season, which had been postponed due to their participation in the Club World Cup, Luiz was notably missing. Sources indicate that he will be subject to retrospective consequences due to this absence.
Transfer and Performance Overview
The Brazilian athlete had transferred to Juventus from Aston Villa last summer in a deal worth approximately €50 million (£42.3 million; $53.6 million), including certain performance-related add-ons, signing a five-year contract. Despite this significant investment, Luiz’s contributions on the field last season were limited; he made just 19 appearances in Serie A, only a fraction of which were starts, leading to speculation about his future with the team.
Club World Cup Participation
In the Club World Cup, Luiz featured minimally, appearing in only one of the four matches, and that was as a substitute during the team’s 5-0 victory against Al-Ain in their opening group match. Earlier reports suggested that Manchester City had shown interest in acquiring Luiz on loan during the January transfer window. However, Juventus preferred a permanent transfer or a loan that included an obligation to buy, but no agreement was reached before the deadline.
Impact of Transfer on Aston Villa
Luiz’s move from Villa was essential for the club to meet the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability regulations, helping them to generate a significant profit from player sales. As part of a transfer strategy, Villa also obtained Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea from Juventus, both of whom later went out on loan.
Looking Ahead
Having played over 200 matches during his five years at Aston Villa and previously gaining experience in La Liga with Girona, Luiz remains a notable player. Looking ahead, Juventus will kick off their pre-season with a friendly against Reggiana on August 2 before commencing their Serie A campaign against Parma on August 24. Recently, the club confirmed the permanent signing of Francisco Conceicao from Porto, and the sale of Samuel Mbangula to Werder Bremen has also been finalized.
