Juventus and Arthur have found a solution on deadline day, as he’s transferring to Liverpool on a season-long loan. The midfielder has been available for the entire summer, although he never seemed close to leaving until Thursday.
As Goal’s Romeo Agresti reports, the two teams brokered a deal during the night, and the Brazilian international quickly signed off the move. He left Turin to reach England late in the morning. The Reds had been looking for another option in his role due to injury-related absences.
Juventus had been trying to offload Arthur, but Valencia was the only side that made a serious approach before Liverpool materialized. However, the two outfits couldn’t agree on how to split his wages. Sporting CP had also come forward, although not offering to contribute as much as the Old Lady requested. His new team will cover half his salary, Tuttomercatoweb informs.
The 26-year-old joined the Bianconeri in a €76M-rated swap with Barcelona involving Miralem Pjanic in 2020. He has rarely been able to log multiple starts in a row due to recurring ankle problems. His agent previously stated that he was signed because he was a good fit for Maurizio Sarri’s football, but the gaffer was sacked after just one season. He has featured in 63 matches with the Italian powerhouse, scoring and assisting once.
Understand Arthur Melo’s currently undergoing medical tests as new Liverpool player. ??? #LFC #DeadlineDay
Loan deal from Juventus, set to be signed. pic.twitter.com/BT9Fse1EUK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2022
Our Take on Juventus Loaning Arthur to Liverpool
It took the entire window, but it’s a solid outcome for all interested parties. The Bianconeri will rid themselves of an excess player, the Reds are getting help in a position of need, and the player will continue to star in a top club. Whether he’ll be able to adapt to Premier League football, that’s a massive question mark, though.
 |
Follow us on Google News for more updates on Serie A and Italian football |