Juventus have turned to a familiar face after Kamil Grabara’s serious knee injury altered the goalkeeping department. Norberto Neto arrived at Caselle Airport on Tuesday, ready to begin a second spell in Turin.
The Brazilian goalkeeper is due to undergo his medical examinations before signing for the Bianconeri. He returns as a free agent following his most recent stint with Botafogo.
Quick facts
- Norberto Neto has arrived in Turin for a Juventus return.
- The 36-year-old goalkeeper previously represented Juventus from 2015 to 2017.
- He has been selected as Guglielmo Vicario’s deputy.
- Kamil Grabara suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee in training.
- Grabara has already undergone surgery to reconstruct the damaged ligament.
The decision reflects the need for immediate experience after Grabara’s injury. Juventus have moved for a goalkeeper who already knows the club, its environment and the demands attached to the shirt.
Neto’s earlier Juventus stay ran from 2015 until 2017. His arrival now gives Luciano Spalletti an established option behind Vicario as the season continues.
For Juventus, it is a practical adjustment rather than a long-term reinvention: a squad responding to an unexpected absence with a goalkeeper capable of settling quickly into Turin.
