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Juventus secures €15m deal for young Portuguese right-back Alberto Costa

15. January 2025
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Juventus secures the highly-rated 21-year-old Alberto Costa from Vitoria Guimaraes, beating Sporting Lisbon to his signature.

Juventus is set to strengthen its squad with the addition of talented Portuguese right-back Alberto Costa. The 21-year-old defender will travel to Turin tonight for medical examinations and is expected to sign his contract shortly after. Juventus will reportedly pay €15 million to Vitoria Guimaraes for the promising youngster, who has made 23 appearances for the Portuguese side.

Costa, considered one of Portugal’s brightest defensive prospects, was initially linked with a move to Sporting Lisbon. However, Juventus stepped in at the crucial moment to secure the player’s services. The Italian club sees Costa as a long-term solution for their right-back position, and his arrival is part of a broader effort to strengthen the squad during the winter transfer window.

Juventus isn’t stopping with Costa. Reports suggest that the club remains active in the transfer market, with links to potential moves for a central defender and a striker. Ronald Araujo and Randal Kolo Muani have been mentioned as possible targets, although negotiations are believed to be in the early stages.

The reinforcement comes at a crucial time for Juventus, who are still unbeaten in Serie A this season but have registered 12 draws, placing them in 5th position. Tonight, they face a tough away match against Atalanta, and fans will hope Costa’s arrival marks the beginning of a more consistent run of form.

With Costa’s signing, Juventus continues its tradition of investing in young talent while aiming to regain its dominance in Italian and European football. Confirmation of the transfer is expected soon, with Costa likely to join the squad immediately following the completion of formalities.

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