Fiorentina paid a loan fee to sign Daniele Rugani in January, and he was expected to remain at the club permanently. However, he returned to Turin, and it initially appeared that they would not pursue a further move for the defender.
Despite that, Rugani has remained on their radar, and La Viola are now preparing to make another attempt to secure his signature, with Calciomercato reporting that they have resumed talks with Juventus over a potential transfer.
Rugani is not currently regarded as a key player at Juventus, and the club have been open to his departure for some time, with expectations that he would leave following his loan spell at Fiorentina.
Juventus squad planning and Rugani’s situation
Juventus continue to work on reducing squad depth in areas considered surplus to requirements, and Rugani is among those who could be moved on as part of that process. His opportunities have been limited, often featuring only when other options in his position are unavailable.
For Fiorentina, he would represent an experienced addition, bringing leadership and stability both in the dressing room and on the pitch. Juventus, meanwhile, are keen to finalise departures for players who are not central to their long-term plans.
Potential departure and squad reshaping
Juventus are also looking to offload other squad members, including Federico Gatti, as part of a broader reshaping of their defensive options, to balance experience and long-term squad development.
Rugani himself is believed to be open to a move, given his limited playing time at Juventus and his desire for more regular involvement at the senior level.
A permanent departure this summer now appears increasingly likely, with Fiorentina once again positioned as a realistic destination if negotiations between the clubs progress successfully.