Juventus’s activity on Sunday morning extended well beyond the two headline signings of Kolo Muani and Alajbegovic. As the squad prepared for its departure to Hong Kong, another piece of business was quietly reaching its conclusion: Joao Mário is on the verge of leaving the bianconeri permanently to join Fiorentina.
According to Calciomercato journalist Gabriele Stragapede, the two clubs are now extremely close to formalising all the remaining details of the operation. The deal has effectively been agreed — only the final formalities stand between the Portuguese full-back and his move to Florence. Significantly, Joao Mário will not be part of the Juventus squad that travels to Asia, making his position within the club’s plans entirely clear.
A Deal That Makes Sense for Both Clubs
For Fiorentina, the acquisition of Joao Mário represents another intelligent piece of recruitment in what has been a remarkably busy summer for the Viola under sporting director Fabio Paratici. The Portuguese right-back brings Serie A experience, technical quality, and versatility to a squad being comprehensively rebuilt under manager Fabio Grosso.
For Juventus, the sale clears both squad space and a wage from the books — contributing to the outgoing business that Carnevali has consistently stated must accompany every incoming signing this summer. After two seasons split between the Continassa and loan stints, Joao Mário’s time in Turin has reached its natural end — and a permanent sale to Fiorentina delivers a clean, domestically convenient resolution for all parties.
A Busy Day of Exits and Arrivals
The Joao Mário deal, sitting alongside the confirmation of Kolo Muani and the agreement on Alajbegovic, illustrates the pace at which the new Juventus administration is now operating in the final days before the Asian tour. Carnevali and Massara are managing incoming and outgoing business simultaneously — exactly as the Sassuolo method demands. The departure lounge at the Continassa is as busy as the arrivals hall.
