The termination comes after a disastrous stint at Juventus, where Arthur Melo played 63 competitive games, scoring just one goal and providing one assist. The Brazilian midfielder was signed from Barcelona in 2020 as part of a deal that saw Miralem Pjanic move to the Spanish club. The true cost of Arthur Melo's transfer could be a staggering €1.48m per match, making him one of the worst signings in Juventus' history.
Football Italia reports that Arthur Melo was valued at €72m plus €10m in add-ons, compared to Pjanic's €60m plus €5m bonus. This means that Juventus handed over a significant amount of cash as part of the deal. However, the club did pocket around €7.2m in loan fees when Arthur Melo played for Liverpool, Fiorentina, and Girona, taking the total spent on the Brazilian to €93m.
The figures are damning, with Calcio e Finanza calculating that Arthur Melo cost Juventus €1.48m per match. This works out to €28,000 per minute on the field, making him one of the most expensive players in the club's history. The termination of his contract is a clear indication that Juventus are looking to cut their losses and move on from a disastrous signing.
The next step for Juventus will be to assess the financial implications of terminating Arthur Melo's contract. The club will need to calculate the costs of releasing him from his contract and determining the best course of action to recoup some of the losses incurred during his time at the club.