Michele Di Gregorio has officially left Juventus to join Premier League side Bournemouth on a paid loan deal that includes an option to buy, as confirmed by both clubs on Tuesday morning. The Italian goalkeeper makes the move to England following a two-year spell in Turin, a transfer period that saw both clubs disclose the complete financial breakdown of the operation.
According to official club disclosures, Bournemouth paid a €1,3 milioni loan fee to secure Di Gregorio’s services on a temporary deal running until June 30, 2027. That initial fee can increase by an additional €800,000 if specific performance-related targets are met over the course of the agreement. Furthermore, the English club hold an option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season for a fee of € 12,7 milioni, payable across three financial years, with potential add-ons reaching up to € 1,5 milioni.
“Michele is a goalkeeper with excellent qualities and valuable experience at the highest level,” said Bournemouth director Tiago Pinto, as reported by Football Italia and Eurosport. “He has consistently demonstrated his ability in Serie A and in European competitions, and we believe he will be an excellent addition to our squad.”
Di Gregorio, who will wear the number 20 shirt for his new club, expressed enthusiasm about the move to the English top flight. “I perceived the desire of the club to have me here and the ambition of this society to continue to grow and to reach great milestones,” Di Gregorio told Bournemouth’s official site. “The Premier League is the most beautiful championship in the world. It is an honor for me to be here and to have the possibility to play at such a high level.”
Background and Juventus Roster Changes
The 28-year-old goalkeeper arrived at Juventus in the summer of 2024 from Monza, initially brought in to succeed veteran Wojciech Szczesny. Across his two seasons with the Bianconeri, Di Gregorio appeared in 84 matches across all competitions, conceding 84 goals and keeping 36 clean sheets.
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His departure comes amid a sweeping summer overhaul of the Juventus goalkeeping department under manager Luciano Spalletti. In addition to sending Di Gregorio to Bournemouth, Juventus also parted ways with longtime backup Mattia Perin, who transferred to Serie B side Palermo. To replace them, Juventus signed Guglielmo Vicario on loan from Tottenham with an option to buy, and arranged to welcome Kamil Grabara from Wolfsburg on similar transfer terms, as detailed by Football Italia.
Di Gregorio’s exit closes a chapter in Turin that saw intense competition and scrutiny, particularly during a demanding second campaign where the club missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification. Linked with potential moves to Leeds, Marseille, Valencia, and Torino over the summer, the Italian shot-stopper ultimately opted for the south coast of England and the Premier League.
Financial Structure of the Transfer
- Initial Loan Fee: € 1,3 milioni paid by Bournemouth to Juventus.
- Loan Add-ons: Up to €0.8 million tied to performance targets.
- Option to Buy: € 12,7 milioni, structured across three financial years.
- Permanent Add-ons: Up to € 1,5 milioni based on sporting objectives.
- Contract Duration: Loan valid through June 30, 2027.
Bournemouth returns to Premier League action following the international break, while Di Gregorio settles into training at the club’s training ground ahead of his potential matchday squad inclusion. Supporters can monitor official club channels for further updates regarding squad registration and upcoming fixture details.
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