Juventus Offered Swap Deal by FC Porto: João Mário + €3M for Alberto Costa
In an exclusive development, Juventus have been approached by FC Porto with a potential swap deal involving two players and a cash component: João Mário would move to Turin to reinforce Juve’s right-back options, while Alberto Costa would head to the Estádio do Dragão. The proposal also includes a €3 million fee in favor of Juventus, adding financial incentive to the player exchange.
This offer marks Porto’s latest strategic push to rebuild their midfield core, while Juventus continue searching for flexible full-backs with high work rates and experience in competitive European environments. João Mário — who has grown into a dependable presence at right-back for Porto — is viewed by Juve as a cost-effective, ready-now solution in a position of growing importance, especially as alternatives on the market come at higher costs.
Deal Details:
João Mário → Juventus (permanent move)
Alberto Costa → FC Porto (permanent move)
Juventus receive €3 million as part of the deal
Structure under discussion; no agreement signed yet
The 25-year-old João Mário has featured regularly in Liga Portugal and the Champions League, earning praise for his pace, defensive reliability, and tactical discipline. Juventus see him as someone who could immediately slot into Max Allegri’s or Thiago Motta’s system on the right, especially given current uncertainty around the futures of Weah and Cambiaso.
Meanwhile, Alberto Costa, the 19-year-old midfield talent, is considered one of Juventus’ most promising youth products. Porto see him as a long-term successor in midfield, with the technical and physical profile that aligns with their player development model.
It’s worth noting that Sporting CP have also held informal talks with Juventus for both Alberto Costa and Morten Hjulmand, suggesting Costa’s stock is rising in Portugal. However, Porto are now believed to be leading the race, thanks to this structured offer that provides immediate benefit for Juve on both sporting and financial fronts.
Negotiations are ongoing, and while Juventus have not accepted the offer yet, there is growing internal consideration, especially with João Mário open to the move and terms expected to be easily agreed on the player’s side.
This could develop quickly.
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