By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Juventus have announced the signing of promising forward Alvin Okoro on a season-long loan from Serie A side Venezia, with an option to make the move permanent.
The 20-year-old Nigeria-eligible attacker has been officially unveiled as part of Juventus’ Next Gen squad under coach Massimo Brambilla, as the club continues to invest in youth development.
Okoro began his career in the youth setups of Udinese and Pordenone, making his professional debut in Serie B at just 17 years old with the latter—a significant early milestone.
In the summer of 2022, he joined Venezia, where he featured for the club’s Primavera (U19) side as part of his continued development.
Most recently, Okoro spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Serie C club Vis Pesaro, where he made 36 appearances, scoring six goals and providing four assists. His performances caught the attention of Juventus scouts, prompting the move to Turin.
The loan deal includes a purchase option, giving Juventus the opportunity to secure Okoro’s services permanently at the end of the 2025/26 season.
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