Arthur Melo has an issue to resolve at Juventus once again this summer, as the midfielder will not join Gremio permanently following his loan spell at the Brazilian club.
The Brazilian has a year left on his Juventus contract, but he has not played for the Old Lady in more than four years and was sent out on loan to Gremio. The men at the Allianz Stadium were confident that he would perform well there, and he did, but the Brazilian side cannot afford to add him to their squad permanently.
Loan Spell Conclusion
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They have been in talks with Arthur and Juventus over keeping him for several weeks, but negotiations have now ended, and he will return to Turin at the end of this month.
The fitness problems that disrupted his career for much of his time at Juventus are now behind him, but Arthur remains too expensive for Gremio, and the Brazilian club have conceded defeat in their efforts to keep him beyond this season.
Official Statement from Gremio
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A club statement via [Tuttosport](https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2026/06/16-149245144/arthur_torna_alla_juve_non_c_l_accordo_col_gremio_il_comunicato_ufficiale_e_cosa_succede_ora) reads:
“Gremio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense announces that midfielder Arthur will not renew his contract after his loan from Juventus expires on June 30, 2026.
“Given the interest expressed in the player’s continued existence, the club has formalised a proposal for a new contract. However, no financial agreement was reached between the parties involved, despite their mutual willingness to continue the athlete’s journey at the Arena.
“Gremio thanks the player for his services and wishes him success in the rest of his sporting career.”
The breakdown in negotiations highlights the financial constraints faced by Gremio and leaves Juventus with another decision to make regarding Arthur. With only one year remaining on his contract, the midfielder is now expected to return to Turin and evaluate his options for the future, while the club considers whether to integrate him or seek a transfer solution this summer.