Juventus are still at risk of receiving a ban from UEFA competitions for one season despite negotiating a plea bargain with the FIGC, which has ensured that the Bianconeri will receive no further points deductions in Serie A.
The second FIGC trial analysing Juve’s salary manoeuvres and relationships with players’ agents and other clubs took place on Tuesday morning, with the court confirming that the club will receive a fine of €718,000 and no further amendments to the -10 point penalty they received earlier in the month.
However, the Old Lady is still under investigation by UEFA for violations of financial fair play and if found guilty, could run the risk of receiving a hefty financial penalty, or expulsion from European competitions altogether.
La Gazzetta dello Sport writes that Juventus have in fact been under investigation by European football’s governing since December 1 and that the outcome of the club’s trial with the FIGC has no effect on UEFA’s proceedings.
Given that the playoff rounds for the Europa and Conference Leagues are due to begin in August, UEFA are expected to deliver their verdict by mid-June, which is likely to be followed by an appeal from Juve, which, in turn, could lead to a case with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Juventus negotiated a plea bargain with UEFA to pay a €3.5m fine, lowered from €23m, but could be forced to pay the remainder of that figure if the club are unable to comply with the regulations set out by the governing body.
In the worst-case scenario for Juventus, the club could also be banned from competing in UEFA competitions for a year.
La Gazzetta writes that there is a real sense that Juve are at great risk in Europe although UEFA would be ready to negotiate a soft penalty if the Bianconeri formally quit the Super League.