According to ยูฟ่าเบท Sport, Juventus are ready to let Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz leave in January despite only joining from Aston Villa for half a season.

Luiz joined the Coneri team for a transfer fee of £50 million, which also included Enzo Barrenacia and Samuel Iling-Junior in the deal.

However, his new life in Italy has not been sweet. The 26-year-old has failed to become a key player in Thiago Motta’s team.

Luiz’s performances, which are below expectations, Motta’s need for new players in the January transfer window, and a limited budget have led the club to consider selling the Brazilian midfielder in order to raise funds to find new players as the coach wants.

Gazzetta also stated that Luiz’s adaptation has not been close to what Motta expected,

while he has tried his best to prove himself to the coach, but his recent injuries have also hindered his adaptation to Italian football.

Why Juventus could put Douglas Luiz on sale in January

Douglas Luiz’s below-par performances and coach Thiago Motta’s limited trust in his new signing are pushing Juventus to consider the sale of the midfielder in the upcoming transfer window.

The Brazil international’s start to his Bianconeri career was marked by huge criticism from his supporters and the press, particularly after he gave away two penalties in two consecutive matches, one of them costing his side two points as it allowed Cagliari to rescue a late 1-1 draw at the Allianz Stadium.