Juventus has triggered the obligation to buy clause for Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly, agreeing to pay €17.5m with additional add-ons. The deal was initially structured as a loan move in February, with a pre-agreed purchase option. According to previous reports, the transfer was always intended to be a permanent switch, with Kelly set to join the Italian club on a long-term deal.
Kelly, a left-back, has previously played for Bristol Rovers and Newcastle. He is known for his defensive skills. The defender has made appearances for Newcastle before joining Juventus on loan in February, as reported by various sources at the time. The loan deal was followed by a medical examination in Turin, a step typically taken before a transfer is completed.