Juventus is absolutely scrambling to offload Lois Openda, their pricey transfer flop, but his old club RC Lens is ready to bring him home. There's just one massive problem keeping this whole thing from happening, and it's all about the cash.
The Pricey Flop Juventus Can't Shake
Remember last summer? Juventus signed the Belgium international from RB Leipzig on loan for €3.25m, with an obligation to buy at the end of the season for a further €42.75m plus add-ons. What a commitment! But what they got was a total disaster on the field. Openda delivered a pitiful two goals in 34 competitive games. Had that deal only been an option and not an obligation, you bet the Bianconeri wouldn't have made the move permanent. Now, they're stuck with a player they clearly don't want.Lens's Play for a Champions League Boost
Footmercato in France is reporting that RC Lens, one of Openda's former clubs, is eyeing a loan move to bring him back. He played there in the 2022-23 season and was incredible, racking up 21 goals and four assists in 38 games. That performance earned him an immediate €40m transfer to RB Leipzig. Lens has even qualified for the Champions League this term, so they could give Openda the chance to play regularly at the top level again. But here’s the kicker: for a loan to work, Juventus would have to cover a large portion of his wages. The old club wants him, but they’re not footing the bill for Juve's costly mistake. Juventus is desperate to get Openda off their books, but it looks like their only way out involves shelling out serious cash to help his old team take him back. What a mess for the Bianconeri.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.