Locatelli will not sign with Real Madrid

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Manuel Locatelli, a 28-year-old Italian midfielder, will continue at Juventus Turin and will not sign with Real Madrid in this transfer market. Despite reports linking the Juventus captain to the Madrid side, there have been no contacts or negotiations to bring him to LaLiga.

The decision for him to stay is based on both the player's preference and Juventus' planning. Locatelli extended his contract on April 17th until June 30, 2030, adding two more seasons to what previously ended in 2028.

Manuel Locatelli ruled out for Real Madrid

Manuel Locatelli's name had emerged in recent days as a potential alternative for Real Madrid's midfield. However, according to information from Fabrizio Romano, the Madrid club has not started any discussions with Juventus or the player's representatives.

Madrid's midfield situation this summer has been influenced by Rodri Hernandez. The Spanish international became a target for the club, but negotiations with Manchester City have advanced subsequently.

This development has not yet prompted Real Madrid to pursue an immediate alternative. Locatelli could fit position-wise in that area of the field, but his signing is not currently part of the sporting management's plans.

Furthermore, any negotiation would start from a favorable contractual position for Juventus Turin. With a contract until 2030, there is no urgency for the club to discuss a transfer this summer.

Juventus Turin relies on Locatelli until 2030

Under Luciano Spalletti's plans, Manuel Locatelli is set to remain in the squad. The midfielder serves as captain, and the contract renewal in April demonstrated a mutual desire to prolong their collaboration.

Locatelli played 36 Serie A matches during the 2025/26 season, all as a starter, accumulating 3,006 minutes, one goal, and two assists. Including the Champions League, he made 45 appearances across both competitions.

His importance in the squad was evident during preseason. On August 8th, he started in a friendly against Inter in Perth which Juventus lost 1-2 following goals from Federico Dimarco and Andy Diouf.

A leader on and off the Bianconeri team

Arriving in Turin in 2021 from Sassuolo, Locatelli reached 200 official matches with Juventus in November 2025. By the time of his contract renewal four months later, he had played 224 games, scoring nine goals and providing 17 assists since joining the club.

Therefore, his future does not include a move to Spain in this final phase of the transfer window. Manuel Locatelli will continue under Spalletti's guidance unless an unexpected change occurs, and Real Madrid may need to explore other options if they decide to reinforce their midfield before the end of the LaLiga market.

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