Report: Juventus planning to ‘accelerate’ Nico Gonzalez contract extension

Juventus is reportedly aiming to expedite the contract extension for Nico Gonzalez. The Italian club's interest in the Argentine midfielder, who spent time on loan with Atletico Madrid last season, has been evident following his recent re-integration into the Juventus squad.

Gonzalez, who joined Juventus on loan with an obligation to buy from Fiorentina in 2024, signed a deal that could have cost as much as €41.1m, including bonuses and add-ons. Despite a relatively disappointing 2024-25 season marked by injuries and managerial changes, the 26-year-old netted five goals and provided four assists in 38 appearances.

During his time at Atletico Madrid, Gonzalez was deemed unlikely to meet the Serie A appearance requirement for the €32m obligation to buy clause to be triggered during his loan spell. Talks between the Argentine and Atletico Madrid over the summer revealed mutual desire to stay together until the 2026-27 season, yet the Spanish club's refusal to match the previous obligation to buy clause led to Gonzalez's return to Juventus.

With several key Juventus players injured at the start of the 2026-27 season, Gonzalez played a crucial role under Luciano Spalletti, making appearances in the final four Serie A matches and starting in all three of the last three. His inclusion in Argentina's national team squad for Lionel Messi's farewell to international football further highlights his growing importance to both clubs.

Now, multiple sources, including Fabrizio Romano, Matteo Moretto, and Romeo Agresti, have revealed that Juventus intends to finalize Gonzalez's contract extension in the coming weeks. This move would extend the current contract's deadline beyond 2029 and is expected to include an increase in Gonzalez's wages.