MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 01: Douglas Luiz #26 of Juventus FC arrives at the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 01: Douglas Luiz #26 of Juventus FC arrives at the stadium prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Douglas Luiz believes he can finally establish himself at Juventus, insisting he is “becoming convinced” his future lies in Turin after marking the club’s pre-season win over Nice with a goal.
With quotes via Tuttomercatoweb, the Brazilian midfielder spoke to Sky Sport after Juventus’s 2-0 friendly victory, in which he opened the scoring, a timely reminder of his quality as he fights to revive a spell that has so far failed to take off.
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“The training camp went very well. I’m in good shape and happy with the opportunity I’ve been given,” he said. “Today I managed to score, and that’s very important to me, because this is where I want to be.”
LEWISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - JUNE 14: Douglas Luiz #26 of Juventus arrives at the airport prior to the official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 14, 2025 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
LEWISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – JUNE 14: Douglas Luiz #26 of Juventus arrives at the airport prior to the official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 14, 2025 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Douglas Luiz responds to Spalletti’s backing at Juventus
Central to his renewed optimism is the faith shown by Luciano Spalletti, whose approval Douglas Luiz values above all.
“I’m really pleased with his opinion, which is obviously the most important thing for me,” the midfielder said. “The work done over the last three weeks is making me understand things and allowing me to grow in training and in matches. I’m becoming convinced that I can stay at this club.”
Signed two years ago but rarely trusted since, Douglas Luiz is determined to seize a second chance. “That’s what I want,” he added. “Two years ago I was bought but didn’t get many chances to play. Now I’m rediscovering them, and that’s exactly what I want.”