Grêmio open talks to sign former Liverpool man
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Grêmio Open Talks To Sign Former Liverpool Midfielder Arthur Melo
Brazilian club Grêmio have reportedly begun negotiations with Juventus to sign former Liverpool loanee Arthur Melo on a permanent deal in the January transfer window.[2] The midfielder is currently on loan at the Porto Alegre side, but the Brazilian outfit, impressed with his contribution, now want to secure his long-term future.
The report notes that this development comes during a hectic period for ex-Liverpool players changing clubs worldwide, highlighting Mario Balotelli’s latest move to Al-Ittifaq FC in Dubai on a two-and-a-half-year contract.[2] Balotelli’s transfer, the 14th move of his itinerant career, underlines a broader theme of former Anfield figures seeking fresh starts across the globe.
In Arthur’s case, Italian journalist Nicolò Schira is cited as saying that Grêmio have opened talks with Juventus, with the Serie A side valuing the player at around €10 million.[2] Grêmio, known as the “Tricolor”, are reportedly prepared to offer Arthur a contract running until December 2029, which would represent a major long-term commitment.[2]
The article reflects on Arthur’s ill-fated loan spell at Liverpool during the 2022–23 season, describing it as one of the club’s most forgettable recent transfers.[2] Arthur made just a single appearance – a 13-minute substitute cameo in a 4–1 Champions League defeat – before suffering a serious thigh injury in training that required surgery and sidelined him for three to four months.[2] By the time he recovered in early 2023, Liverpool’s injury crisis had eased and the Brazilian found himself surplus to requirements, effectively ending his chances of making an impact at Anfield.[2]
Now, with his rehabilitation and form having improved in Brazil, Grêmio see Arthur as a valuable asset for their midfield and are attempting to turn his loan into a permanent stay, pending agreement with Juventus on the transfer fee and contract terms.[2]