While Olympique de Marseille have clearly closed the door to a departure from Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Juventus would not have given up. According to the Italian press, the Turin club is maintaining pressure despite the firm position of Marseille management.
OM inflexible on the file Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
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Arrived as a structuring element of the project, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg quickly established himself as a midfield executive of theABOUT. Under contract until 2028, the Danish international is today one of the major relays of Roberto DeZerbiwhose animation is based on balance and control in the midfield.
🗣️ “#Hojbjerg ? I close the door completely”#Longoria : “Hojbjerg requested by Juve? There is no discussion. We have a firm position, we are not going to deprive ourselves of any important player in our squad. There is nothing and there is no possibility that Pierre… pic.twitter.com/hKXZ0VhZ0x
— Football Club de Marseille (@FCMarseille) December 18, 2025
In recent weeks, Marseille management has publicly displayed its desire to keep its player. Pablo Longoria et Mehdi Benatia both recalled that the club did not wish to open the door to a transfer, considering Højbjerg as a sporting pillar and a symbol of stability for the current season. No figures or timetable were mentioned, but the message is clear: theABOUT does not sell.
Juventus maintains the pressure, according to the Italian press
According to information from Corriere dello Sportthe Juventus would, however, continue to explore this avenue. The Italian daily evokes the insistence of the Turin club, which would not have abandoned the idea of convincing theABOUT over time. The approach would be gradual, combining patience and regular exchanges, without a head-on break with Marseille management.
Still according to the Corriere dello Sportthe strategy of Juventus would consist of remaining present in the file, monitoring the evolution of the market and the sporting context. The hypothesis of an improved offer or a change in situation is not detailed, but interest remains active. At this stage, no official proposal has been confirmed on the Marseille side.
For theABOUTthe challenge is twofold: preserving immediate competitiveness in Ligue 1 and maintaining a coherent backbone around Roberto DeZerbi. Management believes that the timing and conditions are not right to consider a departure from Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.
The file therefore remains open on paper, but locked in fact. As long as the position of theMarseille Olympic don’t move, Juventus will have to be content to insist from a distance, in a transfer window where the balance of power is clearly established.
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