Jeff Ekhator, a 19-year-old Italian centre-forward, has transferred from Genoa to Juventus. A bidding process was initiated for the attacker, with Betis, Atalanta, and Bologna also showing interest. Both Atalanta and Bologna ultimately withdrew their bids. Juventus finalized the deal before June 30, and the transaction included the Next Gen full-back Puczka. The total operation is valued at €23 million, with Ekhator's transfer fee set at €18 million and Puczka valued at €5 million. It is reported that Genoa saw the sale as an opportunity to register the capital gain on their balance sheet for the financial year ending on that date. The Italian international has one cap for his country and scored three goals in 30 Serie A appearances during the 2025/2026 season.