Juventus Consider River Plate Midfielder Matias Galarza

A lower-cost option

At 24, Galarza offers a younger profile than some of the alternatives Juventus are weighing. Reports describe him as a distributor who could fit Luciano Spalletti’s preference for a natural regista alongside Manuel Locatelli.

His recent experience includes a loan spell at Atlanta United, where he made 10 appearances, and he has earned 19 caps for Paraguay. That gives Juventus a basis to assess his potential, but the reported fee and interest point to a squad option rather than a guaranteed first-choice signing.

Departures will set the pace

Juventus have several midfield situations to settle, including those involving Arthur, Fabio Miretti and Teun Koopmeiners. Douglas Luiz is reportedly viewed positively by Spalletti, while Frank Kessié remains another name under consideration. A move for Kessié would also depend on creating space and reaching acceptable terms.

The club’s immediate focus is reportedly elsewhere, with the search for a goalkeeper taking priority. That makes Galarza a possible later-window opportunity, not the next step in Juventus’ recruitment.

The key storyline is whether Juventus can move players out before committing to another midfielder. If exits open a place in the squad, Galarza’s reported valuation could make him an alternative to a more demanding deal; if not, the interest may remain exploratory as the transfer window progresses.