Arthur Melo remains one of Juventus’ highest earners despite struggling to establish himself at the club since joining in 2020 following the controversial swap deal with Barcelona.
Juventus sacrificed Miralem Pjanic in that agreement to bring in the Brazilian midfielder, who already had a history of injury problems during his time in Spain. However, Arthur has never managed to reach the level expected of him at the Allianz Stadium.
The midfielder has spent periods on loan at clubs including Liverpool and Fiorentina but failed to secure a permanent transfer. He returned to Brazil last season to play for Gremio, yet [his situation at Juventus remains unresolved](https://talkjuve.com/2026/07/17/arthur-melo-will-give-juventus-two-options-on-his-future-this-summer/).
Juventus Face Arthur Problem
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Juventus adjusted Arthur’s contract structure to spread his salary payments, with his current deal set to expire next summer.
According to [Gazzetta dello Sport](https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Juventus/21-07-2026/mercato-juve-futuro-arthur-ipotesi-risoluzione.shtml?refresh_ce), Arthur will earn €5 million net during the final year of his contract, making his wages one of the main obstacles as Juventus attempt to move him on this summer.
The midfielder struggled during Juventus’ first pre-season match against Basel, and Luciano Spalletti is unlikely to include him in his plans for the upcoming campaign.
Salary Could Delay Departure
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Although Juventus are keen to find a solution, Arthur’s salary could make it difficult to complete a transfer. Few clubs are likely to match his current earnings, especially given his recent struggles and lack of regular football.
The Bianconeri may therefore need to accept a compromise if they want to remove him from the squad. One possible solution could involve Juventus paying part of his wages to help another club take him on.
Arthur’s time in Turin has not developed as expected, and the final year of his contract could now become a challenge for the club as they look to reshape their squad before the new season begins.