Douglas Luiz, the Brazilian midfielder for Juventus, has gone AWOL by failing to report for the club's first day of pre-season training, sparking tensions ahead of the upcoming season. Juventus officials had expected Luiz to arrive, but he was absent without any valid excuse, unlike newly signed teammates who were finalizing paperwork. This absence is viewed as a rebellious act against both the club and head coach Igor Tudor, who has largely excluded Luiz from his plans for the season.

Luiz, who joined Juventus last year for a €50 million transfer from Aston Villa, struggled during his debut Serie A season, plagued by injuries and unable to replicate the strong performances that earned him the move. As a result, Juventus have made it clear that Luiz is available for transfer amid interest from several Premier League clubs, including Everton and Nottingham Forest. Luiz himself is keen on returning to the Premier League, creating pressure on Juventus to find a buyer before the transfer window closes in about one month.

The club is expected to fine Luiz for his failure to attend training and is in a race against time to arrange a transfer solution. Although Luiz's agents have hinted he may return to Juventus's training facility next week, no formal offers have been secured yet. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise as the Brazilian's situation remains unresolved, highlighting his strained relationship with Juventus and the challenge the club faces in offloading an expensive yet underperforming asset.