UEFA Investigates Juventus Over Financial Rules

UEFA has opened proceedings against Juventus for potential financial breaches from 2022-23 to 2024-25, with a verdict expected in spring 2026. Clubs are limited to €60 million losses over three years, rising to €90 million if financial health criteria are met. Juventus, fifth in Serie A with 12 points, face possible fines or squad registration restrictions while CEO Maurizio Scanavino plans to step down on November 7.

After the announcement of UEFA opening proceedings, Juventus face scrutiny over potential financial rule breaches covering the 2022-23 to 2024-25 seasons, with a verdict expected by spring 2026. The investigation focuses on possible violations of UEFA’s financial fair play rules, which limit clubs to €60 million in losses over three years, with a maximum allowance of €90 million if certain “good financial health” criteria are met, including positive equity, a quick ratio of at least one, sustainable debt levels, and confirmation that the club remains a going concern.

Juventus, currently fifth in Serie A with 12 points from six matches, are active in this season’s Champions League, earning two points from their first two group-stage games. This development comes ahead of a shareholder meeting on November 7, when CEO Maurizio Scanavino is set to step down after three years. Previously, in July 2023, Juventus faced a season-long European competition ban and a €20 million fine for past financial breaches, with half the fine conditional on future irregularities in annual accounts.

UEFA also introduced the squad cost rule, restricting first-team spending relative to revenues, with limits at 70 per cent this season. Juventus return to action on Sunday with an away match against Como, as the club navigates both on-field and financial challenges.