Juventus Signs Openda! Medicals Today for Belgian Striker
Juventus has finalized the signing of Belgian striker Lois Openda from RB Leipzig! After the deal for Randal Kolo Muani fell through with PSG, Juventus swiftly moved to secure Openda's services.
Openda to Turin: Details of the Deal
Openda is expected in Turin today for his medical examinations. The deal is structured as a loan with an option to buy, which could become obligatory based on certain performance-related conditions. Leipzig values the player at around €40 million. Openda is set to sign a contract worth €4 million per year.
What happened to Kolo Muani?
Juventus's pursuit of Kolo Muani was unsuccessful due to financial fair play restrictions and PSG's unwillingness to agree to a more flexible payment structure. Vlahovic also wanted to stay, so the deal was dead from the start.
Who is Lois Openda?
Born in Liège in 2000, Openda (of Moroccan and Congolese descent) played for Club Brugge and Vitesse before excelling at Lens, scoring 21 goals in 42 games in 2022. Milan had been interested in him, but Leipzig signed him in the summer of 2023.
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