Moroccan Target Nears Juventus: En-Nesyri Emerges in Winter Swoop
20 January 2026
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Juventus have joined the race to sign Moroccan forward Youssef En-Nesyri from Fenerbahçe in the current winter window.
Gianluca Di Marzio, the well-known Sky Sports Italy reporter, wrote that Juventus are challenging Napoli for En-Nesyri, especially after Philippe Mateta's move from Crystal Palace ran into snags.
The Italian journalist added the Moroccan player has shown openness to listen to all offers after the AFCON.
Injury impact and outlook
Juventus and Napoli are eyeing a loan deal, but En-Nesyri will prioritise a place where he can play regularly.
En-Nesyri is 28 and his contract runs with Fenerbahçe until summer 2029.
He joined Fenerbahçe in 2024 after leaving Sevilla for around €20 million.
Juventus are also dealing with Dusan Vlahović's long-term injury, and he is not expected to return before March.
With Vlahović's contract expiring at the end of the season, talks on signing En-Nesyri won't wait long.
Punchline 1: If En-Nesyri signs, Juventus will finally have a striker who can sprint the full 90—no espresso breaks allowed on the bench.
Punchline 2: If not, at least the Turin aroma will be strong enough to wake the defense in the 85th minute.
