Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr is set to move to Serie A with Juventus after the two clubs reached a full agreement over a loan deal with an option to buy, according to respected transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.
The proposed transfer could eventually be worth €30m in total. Juventus are expected to take Sarr on loan initially, with the Italian club retaining the right to make the move permanent.
Sarr is understood to want the transfer to Turin, where he would continue his career with Juventus. The Senegal international would leave Tottenham for a new challenge in Italy after featuring regularly in the English league last season.
Romano reported the latest development on social media, stating that the agreement between the clubs had been completed. The deal is therefore dependent on the loan arrangement and the possible exercise of the purchase option, which could take the overall value of the transfer to €30m.
The 23-year-old midfielder made 26 appearances for Tottenham last season, scoring twice and providing four assists. Those figures underline the contribution he made during the campaign while competing in the English league.
Sarr’s move would take him from London to Turin and place him in Serie A colours for the forthcoming period. Juventus are set to obtain the opportunity to sign him permanently following the loan spell, while Tottenham could receive a fee of up to €30m if that option is taken up.
The midfielder’s preference is also a significant part of the agreement, with Sarr wanting to join Juventus. The Turin club, known as the “Old Lady”, will now look to complete the next stages of the transfer after terms were agreed with Tottenham.
No further details of the deal were provided beyond the loan with an option to buy and the potential €30m total value. For now, the agreement represents a likely departure from Tottenham for Sarr and a move into Italian football with Juventus.