Senegal international Pape Matar Sarr is closing in on a move from Tottenham Hotspur to Juventus after the two clubs reached an agreement over a loan-to-buy transfer.
The 23-year-old midfielder has chosen Juventus as his preferred destination after requesting to leave Tottenham, with the Italian club pushing through negotiations ahead of the transfer deadline.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Tottenham have given the green light for the move, with Juventus agreeing a package that could eventually make Sarr’s transfer permanent.
Loan deal with permanent obligation
The agreement is structured initially as a loan, with a purchase clause that can become mandatory if certain conditions are met.
Reports put the overall package at around €30 million, including the loan fee and eventual transfer payment. Other reports have placed the potential final figure at approximately €33m, depending on the final structure and conditions.
Tottenham had been keen to include conditions that would turn the purchase option into an obligation, while Juventus worked to reach an arrangement that suited their financial plans.
The latest developments indicate that the two clubs are now at the final stages of negotiations.
Sarr chooses Juventus
Sarr’s decision has been an important factor in the deal.
The Senegal midfielder had attracted interest from several clubs, including AS Monaco, Beşiktaş and English sides, but he ultimately prioritised Juventus.
Romano reported that Sarr had agreed personal terms with Juventus and wanted the move, leaving the clubs to settle the final details of the transfer.
The move comes after Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Sarr had asked to leave the club alongside Richarlison and Kevin Danso. De Zerbi said the players would need to find financially viable solutions if they wanted to depart
