Sarr pushing for Juventus move as Tottenham demand obligation to buy
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Pape Matar Sarr is pushing to join Juventus, but Tottenham want an obligation to buy included in any loan deal.
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Attributed to original sourceRoberto De Zerbi confirms Pape Mata Sarr ‘asked to leave’ and there are reports the player agreed personal terms with Juventus, but Tottenham Hotspur want some obligation to buy.
There had already been suggestions on Friday that Sarr was on the Bianconeri radar to reinforce the midfield, which became more urgent after primary target Franck Kessie instead signed for Atalanta as a free agent.
Sarr and Juventus pressuring Tottenham LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 05: Pape Matar Sarr of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 05, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) It is now beyond doubt that Sarr is pushing for a transfer to Juventus , especially after Tottenham coach De Zerbi confessed in a press conference that he was one of three players who had “asked to leave” the club.
Transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano also states that Sarr agreed personal terms with the Serie A side, but again that was never going to be the issue.
TORONTO, ONTARIO – JUNE 26: Pape Matar Sarr #17 of Senegal looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Senegal and Iraq at Toronto Stadium on June 26, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The problem now is that Juventus want it to be a loan with option to buy at the end of the season, whereas Spurs are determined to include some sort of conditional obligation.
It is likely the clubs will be able to work out a formula for the transfer, although it is a race against time to get it done by transfer deadline day.
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What happened
Pape Matar Sarr is actively pushing for a move to Juventus, but negotiations with Tottenham have hit a snag over the structure of the deal. Tottenham are unwilling to accept a simple loan and want Juventus to include an obligation to buy clause. The midfielder, who has struggled for game time at Spurs, sees Juventus as an opportunity for more regular first-team football. The two clubs continue to negotiate as the January transfer window progresses.
Chance analysis
Pape Matar Sarr's desire to leave Tottenham for Juventus highlights both his lack of game time under Ange Postecoglou and Juventus' ongoing midfield rebuild. Tottenham's insistence on an obligation rather than an option to buy signals they are not willing to let the Senegalese international leave cheaply, reflecting his long-term value to the squad. For Juventus, securing Sarr would add dynamism and physicality to their midfield, though the financial structure remains a sticking point. This is a developing story that could have significant implications for both clubs' midfield depth as the window closes.
If completed, Sarr would strengthen Juventus' midfield while reducing Tottenham's squad depth; both clubs are negotiating terms that reflect Sarr's underlying value.