Juventus midfielder Augusto Owusu, a rising star of Ghanaian descent, is on the verge of securing a contract extension that will keep him at the club until June 2029, Africa Foot reports via football inside Nicolo Schira.Β
This comes as the 20-year-old continues to impress both in Serie C and with the clubβs senior team.
Over the weekend, Owusu was included in Juventus manager Thiago Mottaβs squad for their Serie A clash against Bologna, marking his second call-up to the first team. While yet to make his professional debut, his performances at the youth level have convinced Juventus management of his potential to become a key player in the clubβs future plans.
Italian journalist Nicolo Schira reports that Juventus has already reached an agreement with Owusuβs representatives to extend his current contract, which was initially set to expire in 2027. Barring any unexpected developments, the midfielder will soon commit to a new deal running through 2029.
π Done Deal and confirmed! Augusto Seedorf #Owusu (born in 2005) will extend his contract with #Juventus until 2029. #transfers https://t.co/QBd0szOSst
β NicolΓ² Schira (@NicoSchira) December 9, 2024
Owusu, a Torino native, has been a standout player in Juventusβ youth ranks and is currently valued at β¬50,000. The club sees him as a long-term investment, reflecting their confidence in his ability to develop into an important asset for the first team.
With his extension imminent, Owusu is poised to take the next step in his career as Juventus looks to nurture their next generation of talent.