Tutu: Juventus must buy out Oponda for a total price of 45 million euros as long as they are not relegated this season

According to "Turin Sports News", Juventus must buy out Oponda for a total price of 45 million euros as long as they are not relegated from Serie A.

Juventus loaned Belgian forward Oponda from Leipzig at the last minute of this summer's transfer period for a loan fee of 3 million euros, and also set up a conditional buyout clause. Tuttosport revealed that the actual terms are: as long as Juventus is not relegated from Serie A this season, it must forcefully buy out Oponda with a buyout fee of 42 million euros. Including this season's loan fee, Juventus paid a total of 45 million euros for Oponda.

Obviously, it is almost impossible for Juventus to be relegated this season, so it is only a matter of time before they buy out Oponda. "Turin Sports" pointed out that compared with the mandatory buyout clauses in some other rent-to-buy transactions based on player performance, team results, etc., the deal for Juventus to introduce Oponda is actually an installment transfer, but Juventus postponed the payment until next summer. Moreover, Juventus has negotiated a contract with Oponda that expires in 2030, which will officially take effect once the player is bought out.

The 25-year-old Oponda is a Belgian international forward who joined Leipzig in 2023. In the past two seasons, he has played 90 times for Leipzig, scoring 41 goals and assisting 18 times. His performance is outstanding. Therefore, after Juventus failed to negotiate a deal for Muani this summer, they signed Oponda at the last moment.

However, Oponda has not yet fully adapted after joining Juventus. He has played 5 times in Juventus, with 0 goals and 0 assists. But considering that Juventus will spend 45 million euros for him, it is obvious that the club cannot let this financial expenditure be damaged, so it will continue to help Oponda regain his form. Juventus coach Tudor also needs to find the position that best suits Oponda. "Tudor Sports" said that Tudor is already considering a 352 formation, which can add a player to the front line, which will be helpful to Oponda.