Juventus have officially confirmed the return of Brazilian goalkeeper Norberto Neto, bringing in a familiar face to provide emergency help in goal. The 37-year-old signs as a free agent with a contract that runs until June 30, 2027, and arrives to bolster an injury-hit department.
The move comes after Camil Grabara suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee, leaving the club without reliable options behind current starter Guglielmo Vicario. With the Old Lady needing an experienced body ready to start at short notice, the hierarchy turned to a player who knows exactly what is expected of him at the Allianz Stadium.
A familiar face returns to Turin
Neto is no stranger to the Bianconeri. He previously represented Juventus between 2015 and 2017, making 22 appearances as an assistant during the club’s golden era over two seasons and leaving with two Scudetti, two Coppa Italias and one Italian Super Cup.
That previous spell and his understanding of the demands that come with wearing the shirt were cited by the club as a key factor in his immediate return to the first team. Since leaving Turin, Neto has had a well-traveled career, spending five years in Spain with Valencia and Barcelona, three seasons in England with Bournemouth and Arsenal, before returning to South America with Botafogo last season.
The contract is until 2027, the doctors have already passed
The official announcement only confirms that Neto has arrived as a free agent under contract until June 30, 2027; The club’s statement did not disclose the transfer fee or salary details. Before signing, Neto traveled to Turin’s Caselle airport and underwent standard checks at J|Medical, passing his fitness tests without any problems despite his age.
He is now considered ready to contribute to the first-team set-up straight away, giving Luciano Spalletti’s squad an experienced option to call on when Vicario is unavailable. It marks the latest turnaround in the goalkeeping department, which has already seen significant turnover this season, and for now, Neto’s job is simple: be ready if he’s needed and bring some quiet experience to a group that’s counting on him more than anyone expected come September.