Juventus Near Deal to Sign Portuguese Right-Back Alberto Costa
The Serie A giants have submitted a formal bid to Vitória SC for a €15 million transfer fee, as part of their efforts to bolster their defensive options.
Portuguese RB Alberto Costa is targeted by Juventus. Photo/Fabrizio Romano.
Juventus is on the verge of securing the signing of Portuguese right-back Alberto Costa, with the club reportedly closing in on a deal to bring him to Turin.
The Serie A giants have submitted a formal bid to Vitória SC for a €15 million transfer fee, as part of their efforts to bolster their defensive options.
As first reported exclusively last week, Juventus has been working diligently to finalize the move, and it now seems that they are ahead of other suitors, including Sporting CP and Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.
According to sources, the Italian club is making significant progress in the negotiations, with a crucial meeting set to take place today in an effort to push the deal across the line.
Costa, who has impressed in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, is considered one of the most promising young talents in his position. The 22-year-old’s pace, defensive solidity, and ability to contribute offensively have made him a standout performer for Vitória SC, attracting interest from top European clubs.
Juventus has reportedly already reached a verbal agreement with Costa on personal terms for the contract, signaling that the player is eager to make the move to Italy.
This comes as part of Juventus’s broader strategy to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season, with the club looking to add depth and quality to their defensive ranks.
The deal marks a significant step for Costa, who is set to make the leap to one of Europe’s top leagues. Juventus is aiming to finalize the transfer soon, with all parties involved working to get the deal done without further delays.
The formal bid of €15 million reflects the club’s confidence in Costa’s potential to succeed at the highest level of European football.
As Juventus moves closer to completing the deal, attention now turns to the final stages of negotiation, with the club eager to secure the player’s signature before the transfer window closes.
Should the move go through, Costa will become the latest addition to Juventus’s growing list of high-profile signings as they aim to regain their dominance in Italian football and compete at the top of European
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