Juventus midfielder Arthur extended his contract with the Bianconeri before joining Fiorentina on loan to lower his amortised cost and let the two clubs split his salary for 2023-24.
Arthur has moved to the Stadio Franchi on an initial loan deal with an option to buy for €20m. Fiorentina will pay €2m for his one-year loan plus potential €2m add-ons.
The Brazilian signed a contract extension until 2026 with the Old Lady before joining Fiorentina.
Tuttosport explains why Arthur signed a new deal with the Bianconeri before joining his new club.
The Brazilian midfielder has agreed to spread his €6.5m-a-year salary, including add-ons, onto a longer deal and by doing that, Juventus will lower his amortised cost and can equally split his salary with Fiorentina for 2023-24.
Arthur was not part of Massimiliano Allegri’s plans after returning from a one-year loan spell at Liverpool.
The ex-Barcelona midfielder had been training separately from the group at Continassa alongside other players on the market, such as Leonardo Bonucci and Denis Zakaria.