Douglas Luiz is facing disciplinary action from Juventus after failing to report for the first day of pre-season training.
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The Brazilian midfielder’s absence was unauthorized, prompting swift internal measures by the club to address the unexpected and unprofessional breach of protocol.
Last season, Luiz struggled to impress, failing to register a single goal or assist in 27 appearances across all competitions.
He also missed 20 games due to injury, raising doubts about his reliability and long-term role in Juventus’ midfield plans.
Under both Igor Tudor and Thiago Motta, Luiz was never a consistent starter and often found himself benched or overlooked.
His only recent appearance came in the Club World Cup, where he featured for just 45 minutes before being substituted.
With tension growing, Luiz is now expected to leave the club, and Juventus are targeting a €40 million transfer fee.
Premier League clubs have already shown interest, and his agent is reportedly in talks with several potential English suitors.
Juventus want to avoid a capital loss after signing Luiz for €50 million, so a quick deal is preferred, reports Football Italia.
As the transfer window progresses, Luiz’s exit seems inevitable, closing a brief and underwhelming chapter in Turin.
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