Lois Openda is ready to leave Juventus leeds united Have proceeded to Belgium.
The striker had a very disappointing 2025/26 campaign in Turin. Despite scoring just once in Serie A and playing less than 1000 minutes, Juve were forced to sign him permanently for around €40m.
This did not change things, as Luciano Spalletti lost confidence in the striker.
this has led to sports witness Covering the interest of Coventry City and Nottingham Forest. Leeds United were the early candidates to sign him, but talk about the other two clubs has increased in recent weeks.
The whites remain in the picture and are interrogated.
The players are training hard
today's tuttosport Go to Openda status details. The Belgian has 'lost everything' in Turin and that includes a place in the Belgian national team.
The agents around him are working hard to find a new club. It is believed that he is at the right age to make another jump, with some calls having come from France. Lyon and Rennes are interested.
Leeds United have asked for 'as much information as possible' and the reason being they and their financial situation appear to be the most likely destination.
Openda is tired of the negativity around him. He wants to overcome all this and is training during holidays in the Faroe Islands. Wearing a Cristiano Ronaldo shirt, he has been working on his fitness before the start of Juve's pre-season camp.
He is also training with a personal coach to ensure he is ready for the challenge if a club like Leeds United come calling.
Players are also pushing for a deal
Openda is unlikely to reject a move to Leeds United. For him, this would be a good way to get his career back on track, even if the Whites fail to qualify for Europe.
However, it would be a risk for the Yorkshire club. Even if they sign him on loan, he will still have to adapt to a new environment in England. He has played in France and Germany, which could be better places to revive his career.
Juve are unlikely to be concerned about finances. They know that a permanent exit will be difficult and will accept the loan.
