Juventus could face another penalty in a second FIGC trial in June and there are three possible scenarios for the Bianconeri, including getting a point deduction for 2023-24.
Juventus were hit with a 10-point penalty on Monday, minutes before the kick-off of their game against Empoli at the Stadio Castellani. However, this is not the end of the saga, as a new trial awaits the Bianconeri, concerning salary manoeuvres, partnerships with other clubs and payments to agents.
It will take place on June 15, after the end of the Serie A campaign and there are two possible outcomes, as reported by Gazzetta.
Juventus could negotiate a plea agreement with the FIGC Prosecutor, hoping to get a fine or a reduced point deduction, but if the request is rejected, then the trial will go ahead regularly.
FIGC Prosecutor Giuseppe Chiné has accused Juventus and several former directors of violating Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the Sporting Justice Code on four counts: the salary manoeuvre for the 2019-20 season, the one for the 2020-21 season, the agents’ agreements and the partnerships with other clubs.
If the trial goes ahead with no agreements between Chiné and Juventus, which must be settled before June 15, the process will be the same as the latest FIGC trial, with a hearing and a verdict expected by the end of the day.
However, it remains to be seen if a potential point deduction would be valid for 2022-23, 2023-24 or even for both seasons, preventing Juve from reaching a European placement this term, starting the next campaign with a further penalty.
A UEFA investigation is also in the frame and will end in June too. Gazzetta reported on Tuesday that the European football governing body would be ready to negotiate a softer punishment for Juve, but only if the Serie A giants formally abandon the Super League.
Any ban from European competition would be effective once Juventus qualify for Champions, Europa or Conference League.