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Juventus Sign Teen Forward Jeff Ekhator Until 2031

7/2/2026

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Ekhator Joins Juventus

Juventus completed a permanent transfer for forward Jeff Ekhator from Genoa, signing him through 30 June 2031.
Ekhator, born in Genoa in November 2006, entered the club’s youth academy at age eight.
He debuted in Serie A in August 2024, scoring his first top-flight goal two months later.
He accumulated 57 league and Italian Cup appearances for Genoa, netting five goals.
On 7 June, Ekhator earned his first senior Italy cap against Greece and delivered the winning assist.

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Juventus Balances Books

Juventus timed Ekhator’s €16 million fee plus €2 million add-ons to inject cash and avoid UEFA sanctions.
The club paired the purchase with a €5 million transfer of Next Gen full-back David Puczka to Genoa in a profit-linked swap.
Juventus arranged to sell goalkeeper Giovanni Daffara to Parma for €6 million to balance the books.
After Vlahovic left, Ekhator joins Jonathan David, Loïs Openda and Arkadiusz Milik, expanding coach Luciano Spalletti’s attacking options for 2026-27.

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Ekhator Adds Pressure

Juventus signed Jeff Ekhator, raising competition and pressure on forward Jonathan David after his disappointing first season.
David will travel to Houston for Canada’s Last 16 World Cup qualifier against Morocco on 4 July, hoping for a confidence boost.
Coach Luciano Spalletti said Ekhator adds a final-third option but is not expected to start, leaving David’s role uncertain as midfielder David Puzcka moves to Genoa in the swap.

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Genoa Rushes Sale

Genoa rushed to complete Ekhator’s sale to secure capital-gain accounting before the June 30 reporting deadline.
The transfer fee is expected at roughly €15 million and may include player additions.
Juventus could send defender David Puczka to Genoa as part of the deal.
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History

Historical Context

In 2006 the Calciopoli probe forced Juventus down to Serie B, imposed a 30-point penalty (later cut to nine) and a €75,000 FIGC fine. The club’s board resigned and key players left, prompting a rebuild that later produced a record nine-year title run. Today Juventus repeats that model, pairing a €16 million signing with a €5 million swap to meet UEFA Financial Fair Play.

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Ekhator Joins Juventus

Juventus completed a permanent transfer for forward Jeff Ekhator from Genoa, signing him through 30 June 2031.
Ekhator, born in Genoa in November 2006, entered the club’s youth academy at age eight.
He debuted in Serie A in August 2024, scoring his first top-flight goal two months later.
He accumulated 57 league and Italian Cup appearances for Genoa, netting five goals.
On 7 June, Ekhator earned his first senior Italy cap against Greece and delivered the winning assist.

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