Racing catches at Juventus

The Cantabrian team strengthens its defense with the young Brazilian center-back

Mario Roldán Martínez | 4 Aug 2026 | 19.00
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The Racing players, last season / Marca
The Racing players, last season / Marca

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Pedro Felipe, a 22-year-old Brazilian center-back, will be the new player for Racing in the coming hours. The agreement with Juventus is practically closed, and only the player's medical examination is pending for the operation to be formalized. The Cantabrian club will pay around 500,000 euros, and the player will sign a contract for the next four seasons.

The operation had a remarkable episode in the last hours. Juventus even announced the transfer on their official website but later removed the publication as the final procedures, including the player's medical review, had not yet been completed.

Pedro Felipe to strengthen Racing's defense

The addition of Pedro Felipe meets the need of Racing to increase competition in the defensive axis. The Brazilian, who stands at 1.90 meters and is right-footed, will join a squad that already includes Manu Hernando and Facu González, while the club remains attentive to possible movements in that position.

The center-back arrives on a permanent basis after his time in Italian football. During the last season, he played on loan at Sassuolo before returning to Juventus, where he still had a valid contract. His market value is around 1.5 million euros, according to the latest specialized update.

The relationship between Racing and Juventus has facilitated the negotiations. The Cantabrian sports director, Chema Aragón, had previously worked with the Italian club in the signing of Facu González, an operation that ultimately became a permanent transfer.

Pedro Felipe has played in the youth teams of Palmeiras and Juventus / Getty Images

Pedro Felipe's journey from Palmeiras to Europe

Before landing in Italy, Pedro Felipe completed his training in Brazil. The center-back went through the youth ranks of Vitória before joining Palmeiras, where he continued his development until making the leap to European football. It was Juventus who bet on his signing, first for their reserve team and subsequently incorporating him permanently into their sports structure.

During his time at Juventus Next Gen, the defender played in matches in the Italian Serie C and showcased his ability in aerial play and defensive duels. He was later loaned to Sassuolo, an experience that allowed him to get into the dynamics of Serie A before returning to Turin this summer.

The medical examination, the final step to close the deal

The next move will be Pedro Felipe arriving in Santander to undergo the medical examination. If no issues arise, Racing will officially announce the Brazilian center-back as a new reinforcement for the next four seasons, completing an operation close to 500,000 euros with Juventus. The signing will allow the Cantabrian team to include a 22-year-old defender trained at Palmeiras and with recent experience in Italian football.

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