Juventus may have parted ways with Tarik Muharemovic, but they have by no means stopped following his progress. The young Bosnian defender, now impressing in Serie A with Sassuolo, remains firmly on the club’s radar thanks to a smart clause that could see the Bianconeri benefit from his success.
Over the past two seasons, Juventus have been forced to deal with recurring defensive shortages. The recent fitness issues involving Bremer and Cabal, along with the minor setback suffered by Kelly, have once again highlighted the thin depth in that department. To compensate, Luciano Spalletti has even had to adapt Teun Koopmeiners as an auxiliary centre-back. It’s no surprise, then, that the club’s management continue to monitor potential market solutions—one of the most intriguing being a familiar name.
Muharemovic Shines at Sassuolo
Tuttosport report how Muharemovic joined Sassuolo in the summer of 2024 on loan with an option to buy. Following a strong campaign in Serie B that culminated in promotion to the top flight, the Neroverdi exercised their right to make the deal permanent, paying Juventus around €3 million. Since then, the 21-year-old has established himself as a key part of their defensive line, earning praise for his composure, anticipation, and maturity beyond his years.
A Clause that Keeps Juventus Involved
While the Bianconeri allowed Muharemovic to leave, they did so with careful foresight. As part of the agreement with Sassuolo, Juventus secured a 50% sell-on clause—an arrangement that effectively gives them a significant stake in the defender’s future transfer. In practical terms, this functions as a form of indirect buy-back option, ensuring that any club looking to sign Muharemovic would have to negotiate terms that compensate Juventus as well.
This strategy reflects a clear lesson learned from the Dean Huijsen case. The Dutch defender was sold to Bournemouth for €18 million, only to be snapped up by Real Madrid a year later for around €60 million. It was a move that left Juventus regretting the lack of longer-term safeguards—something they are determined not to repeat with Muharemovic.
From Austria to Torino and Beyond
Born in 2004, Muharemovic began his career at Austrian side Wolfsberger. After leaving on a free transfer in 2022, he joined Juventus on a four-year contract and was integrated into their Primavera setup. His rise through the ranks was swift: from the youth team to Juventus Next Gen, where he made his Serie C debut in September 2022 against Padova, eventually becoming a mainstay with 41 appearances across league and play-offs during the 2023–24 season.
His loan move to Sassuolo the following summer proved to be the turning point. Now one of the brightest young defenders in Italy’s top flight, Muharemovic embodies the kind of development path Juventus aim to replicate—only this time, with the assurance that they won’t be left empty-handed should his star rise even higher.
