Michele Di Gregorio Joins Bournemouth on Loan from Juventus
Michele Di Gregorio has completed his move to Bournemouth from Juventus, joining the Premier League club on a paid loan with an option to buy worth close to €13 million plus add-ons.
Both clubs announced the deal on Tuesday morning, confirming that the Italian goalkeeper will spend the 2026-27 season on the south coast as Bournemouth continue to reshape their squad.
The deal: figures and structure
Juventus, as is their habit, laid out the financial details in full.
Bournemouth will pay €1.3m for a one-year loan, a sum that can rise by a further €800,000 if Di Gregorio hits a series of performance-related targets. At the end of the season, the English club hold an option to make the transfer permanent for €12.7m, payable over three financial years, with an extra €1.5m potentially due in bonuses.
It is a structure that limits Bournemouth’s immediate risk but gives them control if Di Gregorio establishes himself as first choice.
“Michele is a goalkeeper with excellent qualities and valuable experience at the highest level,” said Bournemouth director Tiago Pinto, welcoming the 28-year-old. “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.”
From Turin to the Premier League
Di Gregorio arrives in England after two seasons in Turin, where he became a reliable presence for Juventus. Across 84 matches for the Bianconeri, he conceded 84 goals and recorded 36 clean sheets, numbers that underline both his resilience and his consistency.
He featured in Serie A and the UEFA Champions League, sharing the pitch with some of Europe’s elite and handling the pressure that comes with the Juventus shirt. Images of him embracing teammate Federico Gatti at the Santiago Bernabeu last season captured a goalkeeper comfortable on one of the game’s grandest stages.
Now he swaps that stage for the intensity of the Premier League, where Bournemouth will expect his shot-stopping and calm distribution to anchor their defensive line.
Juventus reset their goalkeeping department
For Juventus, Di Gregorio’s departure is part of a broader overhaul in goal this summer. The Serie A giants have already moved Mattia Perin to Serie B side Palermo, signalling a clear reset behind their back line.
Two senior goalkeepers out in one window is a bold move, even for a club used to dramatic rebuilds. It leaves Juventus with a very different look between the posts as they chase domestic and European ambitions.
Bournemouth, by contrast, have taken advantage of that reset. If Di Gregorio adapts quickly to English football, the option to buy could soon look less like a clause and more like an inevitability.
