Juventus frustrated by Cabal's refusal to join Bologna
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Juventus are reportedly frustrated that defender Juan Cabal has refused a loan move to Bologna, complicating their plans to trim the squad.
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Attributed to original sourceJuventus are reportedly frustrated that Juan Cabal is refusing to leave, turning down a possible loan move to Bologna.
The summer has largely been one of renewal in Turin, but also irritation that some unwanted players are blocking their transfer strategy.
Jonathan David is one of those who has so far rebuffed attempts at a sale, while La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Cabal is infuriating the Juve directors.
Cabal clinging on at Juventus TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 08:Gustav Isaksen of SS Lazio compete for the ball with Cabal of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SS Lazio at the Juventus stadium on February 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images) The 25-year-old was purchased from Hellas Verona in 2024 for €12.8m plus add-ons, but struggled to make his mark with the Old Lady.
Following the costly red card in the Champions League play-off against Galatasaray in February, Cabal has been completely abandoned by coach Luciano Spalletti, not getting a single minute on the field.
Despite that obvious rejection, the Colombia international is not prepared to accept a loan move to Bologna , nor does he seem particularly eager to find himself another club.
He managed only 19 competitive appearances last term, none in the last six months.
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What happened
Juventus had identified Bologna as a potential destination for Colombian left-back Juan Cabal, but the player has turned down the move, leaving the Turin club frustrated. The refusal complicates Juventus' efforts to offload surplus players during the transfer window. Cabal, who joined Juventus from Hellas Verona, remains part of the squad but faces an uncertain path to regular first-team football.
Chance analysis
Juventus are running into familiar dead ends in their January squad-trimming operation, with Cabal's stubbornness the latest obstacle. For a club trying to balance its books and free up space, a player simply saying 'no' limits the options on the table. Cabal's stance raises questions about his long-term role at the Allianz Stadium — staying without playing is rarely a good outcome for either side.
Cabal's refusal to join Bologna leaves Juventus with a surplus defender and may restrict the player's own minutes, creating a standoff that affects both parties negatively.