According to @violanews, Fiorentina have opened talks with Juventus for Joao Mario. Fiorentina have offered a loan with the option to buy, but Juventus are asking for an obligation.

Joao Mario is among the players expected to leave Juventus. According to Tuttosport, Fiorentina is one of the clubs most interested in him. The same report states that initial contacts between Juventus and Fiorentina have already taken place, with the parties considering a loan with an obligation to buy based on certain conditions. The report also states the overall valuation of the operation should be between €8 million and €10 million. Joao Mario has reportedly already shown openness to the transfer, attracted by the possibility of more playing time and a central role in Fiorentina's project.

Fiorentina and Sassuolo are among the Serie A clubs interested in Juventus's 26-year-old Portuguese right-sided player, João Mário. Bologna and the La Liga club Espanyol are also reported to be monitoring the player. A potential departure for Mário during the final days of the January 2026 transfer window is a growing possibility, as Juventus are attempting to complete a deal for Brooke Norton-Cuffy from Genoa. Mário joined Juventus from Porto in July 2025 on a contract that runs until June 2030. In the current Serie A season, he has made 10 appearances, and he has three caps for Portugal. His market value, according to Transfermarkt, is currently €8.50m. Juventus reportedly signed the player for €12.6 million. Multiple reports in January 2026 have stated that a potential transfer is valued at approximately €11 million.