Arthur Melo's Future at Juventus in Doubt as Agent Suggests Permanent Departure

Former Liverpool loanee Arthur Melo, who made just one appearance for the Reds in 2022, is increasingly likely to leave Juventus permanently, according to his agent Federico Pastorello. Pastorello has confirmed that Arthur will not be part of Juventus' future plans, with several clubs interested in the midfielder. Arthur, who has made 63 appearances for Juventus since 2020, has spent the last two years on loan away from the club and has expressed a desire to return to the Premier League.

Key Takeaways:

  • Arthur Melo, who was signed by Liverpool on a season-long loan in 2022, made only one appearance for the Reds and did not feature in the Premier League.
  • The Brazilian midfielder returned to Juventus after his loan spell but has since been loaned out to Fiorentina, where he made 46 appearances and helped the club reach the Europa Conference League final.
  • Arthur's agent, Federico Pastorello, has confirmed that the midfielder will not be part of Juventus' future plans, with several clubs interested in signing him.
  • Pastorello stated, "We are talking to several clubs about Arthur because he will leave Juventus, they are not counting on him."
  • Arthur has expressed a desire to return to the Premier League, where he was a loanee at Liverpool, and has been linked with a move to Everton.
  • The midfielder has made just 63 appearances for Juventus since joining the club in 2020.

Statistics:

  • 63: The number of appearances Arthur Melo has made for Juventus since joining the club in 2020.
  • 46: The number of appearances Arthur made for Fiorentina during his loan spell.
  • 2022: The year Arthur made his only appearance for Liverpool against Napoli in the Champions League on September 14.
  • 13 minutes: The duration of Arthur's cameo appearance for Liverpool against Napoli in the Champions League in 2022.

Sources:

  • The Daily Mail
  • Rai
  • "Arthur Melo's agent, Federico Pastorello, quoted in Rai"