Juventus have successfully concluded negotiations for their next signing, Lloyd Kelly, in a deal worth a total of £20 million with Newcastle United. The transfer, which had been in the works for several days, finally broke through after a morning of intense negotiations focused primarily on payment terms.
Calciomercato report that the English defender had already reached a personal agreement with Juventus, and the club was only waiting for the final approval on the financial structure of the deal. After a somewhat chaotic morning of diplomatic and economic discussions, the transfer has been given the green light.
While the deal was temporarily stalled, it was never truly in jeopardy. The difference in negotiations was too small to put the nearly completed transfer at risk. With slight adjustments to the details, particularly in Newcastle’s favor, the Magpies have now given Kelly permission to travel to Turin, with his arrival expected as early as this evening.
Juventus has confirmed their commitment to the purchase obligation in the agreement. Kelly will join the Bianconeri on an initial loan with an obligation to buy, totaling £20 million. Approximately £4 million will be paid upfront, with the remainder to be settled when certain predetermined objectives are met, triggering the purchase clause.
This significant move by Juventus’s sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, demonstrates the club’s faith in Kelly’s potential. The 26-year-old defender is seen as a valuable addition to strengthen the team’s backline, with Juventus going all-in on securing his services.
