Nicolas Gonzalez does not want to play for Juventus again, even if he is unable to return to Atletico Madrid this summer.
The winger spent last season on loan at the Spanish club, and Atletico are attempting to reach an agreement to sign him on a permanent basis. Gonzalez impressed during his time in Spain, but he did not make enough appearances to trigger the obligation for Atletico to complete the transfer.
According to Calciomercato, Gonzalez decided he no longer wants to play for Juventus after being booed by the club’s supporters during one of their matches in the 2024/2025 season. The report states that the incident convinced him that his future lies away from Turin.
Gonzalez determined to leave
Atletico are now seeking to negotiate a new agreement at a lower fee this summer, leaving Juventus with an important decision to make. The Italian club must weigh up whether to accept a reduced offer or risk keeping a player who no longer wishes to remain.
The situation has become more complicated because Gonzalez is determined not to return to Juventus, despite Luciano Spalletti indicating that the winger would be part of his plans. The Argentine has already made up his mind and believes it is time to continue his career elsewhere.
Atletico remain his preferred destination
Gonzalez’s priority is to remain at Atletico Madrid, where he enjoyed his loan spell and established himself within the squad. However, if Juventus are unable to reach an agreement with the Spanish club, he is still prepared to join another team rather than return to Turin.
The winger reportedly believes the reaction from Juventus supporters during the 2024/2025 campaign showed that his relationship with the fans cannot be repaired. He feels the criticism made it clear that he should seek a fresh start away from the club.
Juventus must now decide how to resolve the situation before the transfer window closes. While Atletico remain the preferred destination for Gonzalez, the possibility of joining another club remains open if the two sides fail to agree on a transfer fee.