Juventus Eyeing Manchester City Midfielder Kovacic for 2027
Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic in the summer of 2027. The 32-year-old is expected to be out of contract after this season and has had limited playing time under Enzo Maresca. Juventus may see him as a replacement for Teun Koopmeiners, while also monitoring free-transfer targets David Raum and Fikayo Tomori.
Kovacic, now 32, previously played two seasons in Italy with Inter before moving to Real Madrid in 2015. His current City deal is set to expire after this campaign, and he has featured sparingly under Enzo Maresca, making a renewal appear unlikely.
Juventus had considered midfield reinforcement last summer but opted against it after Douglas Luiz returned from his Aston Villa loan; Pape Matar Sarr later joined on loan from Tottenham. With Teun Koopmeiners expected to depart next June, Kovacic has been identified as a possible successor. Juventus are also tracking free-agent options David Raum and Fikayo Tomori.
If completed, Kovacic’s move could reshape Juventus’s midfield and give their supporters a veteran presence, while Manchester City fans may see a familiar squad figure depart. It may also influence how clubs approach free transfers, as aging players seek regular minutes. For Kovacic, the switch could affect his visibility and legacy; for Serie A followers, it may add another recognizable name to the league. The wider impact likely remains limited to football audiences rather than society at large.