Douglas Luiz May Return to Juventus

May 16, 2026, 14:35
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Introduction

Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti wants Douglas Luiz to come back to the team.

Main Body

Juventus paid a lot of money for Luiz in 2024. He played poorly at first because he was sick. Then he played for other teams. He played 32 games for Aston Villa this year. Other teams do not want to buy him now. Aston Villa said no to a deal for 25 million euros. Juventus cannot sell him easily. Spalletti thinks the team needs more creative players. He wants to use Luiz because the club has no money for new players. Luiz has a contract until 2029.

Conclusion

Juventus will keep Douglas Luiz because they need him and cannot sell him.

Learning

⚽ Money Words

In this story, we see how a club talks about money. Look at these three simple patterns:

1. Spending Money

  • Paid a lot of money → spent much cash.

2. Price Tags

  • A deal for 25 million euros → The specific cost of a person/item.

3. The Budget

  • No money for new players → The club is broke/cannot buy more.

⏳ Time & Change

Notice how the story moves from the past to the future:

  • Past: "He played poorly" (It happened already).
  • Now: "Juventus cannot sell him" (Current problem).
  • Future: "Until 2029" (A long time from now).

Quick Tip: Use 'until' when you want to show the end date of something, like a contract or a holiday.

Vocabulary Learning

team (n.)
a group of people working together
Example:The team worked hard to finish the project.
manager (n.)
a person who manages or runs a business or organization
Example:The manager gave us a new assignment.
money (n.)
currency used for buying goods and services
Example:She saved her money in a bank.
played (v.)
performed a game or sport
Example:He played football with his friends.
first (adj.)
the earliest in time
Example:He was the first person to arrive.
because (conj.)
for the reason that
Example:I stayed home because it was raining.
sick (adj.)
not healthy or feeling ill
Example:She felt sick after eating too much.
other (adj.)
different from one already mentioned
Example:I like other kinds of music.
games (n.)
sports competitions or play sessions
Example:They played many games during the summer.
deal (n.)
an agreement between parties
Example:They signed a deal to share the profits.
sell (v.)
to give something in exchange for money
Example:He wants to sell his old bike.
needs (v.)
requires something
Example:She needs a new book.
creative (adj.)
able to create new ideas or things
Example:The artist is very creative.
club (n.)
a group of people with a common interest
Example:He joined a chess club.
contract (n.)
a written agreement between parties
Example:They signed a contract for the job.
until (prep.)
up to the time of
Example:She will wait until the end.
keep (v.)
to hold onto or retain
Example:Please keep the door closed.