Jeff Ekhator arrived in Turin last night to undergo his medical ahead of completing his move from Genoa to Juventus, with the Bianconeri beginning to accelerate their summer transfer business.
Juventus remain focused on signing more established players, but they have moved quickly to secure Ekhator before another leading Italian club could finalise a deal for the youngster.
The Genoa talent has emerged as one of Italy’s most promising young attackers in recent seasons and benefited from increased first-team opportunities last term, which aided his continued development.
Juventus have [monitored his progress closely](https://talkjuve.com/2026/06/30/juventus-is-in-talks-to-sign-19-year-old-serie-a-striker/) and believes this is the right moment to act on its long-standing interest by bringing him to Turin.
The Bianconeri view Ekhator as a player for both the present and the future, as reported by [Gianluca Di Marzio](https://www.gianlucadimarzio.com/calciomercato/live-notte-ekhator-l-attaccante-arrivato-j-medical-iniziati-test-fisici-494198), who stated that he arrived in Turin to complete his medical and finalise the transfer.
Juventus planning for squad integration
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Juventus still have several players involved at the World Cup, although preparations for pre-season will begin with those who were not selected by their national teams or whose countries failed to qualify for the tournament.
Those eliminated early will be granted additional time off before rejoining the squad ahead of the new campaign, ensuring a staggered return to training depending on international commitments.
Ekhator’s arrival represents part of a broader strategy to balance immediate reinforcement with long-term development within the squad, as Juventus continue reshaping their attacking options.
Focus on development and future role
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The young forward is expected to be assessed closely during pre-season, with Juventus aiming to integrate him gradually into the first-team environment.
The club believe his technical ability and potential make him a valuable addition to their long-term project, while also offering depth in attacking areas for the upcoming season.
Ekhator will now look to adapt quickly to his new surroundings and demonstrate that he is capable of contributing at the highest level in Italian football.
If he impresses during pre-season, he could be given opportunities in competitive fixtures as Juventus continue to blend youth development with experienced signings.