Juventus and Napoli have announced two significant signings to strengthen their squads. Swedish international defender Emil Holm has joined Juventus from Bologna, while reigning league champions Napoli have signed Brazilian-Tunisian forward Alisson Santos from Sporting CP.
In an official statement, Juventus confirmed it has reached an agreement with Bologna to loan Holm, 25, until June 30, 2026. The deal includes a final purchase option valued at €15 million ($17.7 million). This move aims to reinforce the defense of the “Old Lady,” who currently sit fourth in the Serie A standings. Media reports, cited by transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, indicated that a verbal agreement was already in place between the clubs after the player agreed to personal terms, with the potential for Juventus defender João Mário to move to Bologna in a separate deal to facilitate Holm’s transfer.
Meanwhile, Napoli announced the signing of forward Alisson Santos, 23, on a loan deal with an option to buy, aimed at addressing squad shortages due to injuries. Santos has drawn attention this season, scoring three goals in the Champions League with Sporting. Santos has Tunisian heritage through his father, Adailton Pereira dos Santos, who previously represented the “Eagles of Carthage” in two matches during the 2002 World Cup qualifiers.
The final hours of the Serie A transfers window saw significant activity, as Juventus secured the services of Swedish defender Emil Holm to bolster its defensive options, while reigning champions Napoli reinforced their attack by signing Brazilian-Tunisian Alisson Santos. These deals come at a crucial time in the season, with each team aiming to achieve its goals in domestic and European competitions.
These moves reflect the strategy of major clubs to use the transfer period to address weaknesses in their squads. The Holm deal provides Juventus with additional depth at the back, while Napoli is betting on Santos to offer new attacking solutions. Fans are now watching to see how these new signings will impact the teams’ performances for the remainder of the season, marking the latest in
Serie A transfers.
According to multiple media sources.
