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Juventus were unfortunate to face an unexpected end to their 2020/21 campaign. After being crowned champions of Italy nine times in a row, the Bianconeri lost the Scudetto to Inter Milan just the previous season. To add to their misery, the Old Lady lost its star player Cristiano Ronaldo without any prior warning.
Nevertheless, life goes on for Juventus but not the way they expected. In a season where they had to put up a worthy fight, Juve started off in a below-par fashion. They started with a draw and a loss from their first two games before the intervention of the international break.
While Juventus fans expect a greater comeback, they know it won't be an easy task. The club houses many newcomers and long-term players and is certainly favorites to regain its title.
Let's take a look at the Juventus squad and their payscale for the 2021/22 season.
Source: sillyseason
#23 Kaio Jorge — £ 25,300/Week
Kaio Jorge is currently enduring his recovery period following a minor injury. He was signed by Juventus on 17th August for a reported fee of around €3 million from Santos.
The 19-year-old striker is contracted until 2026.
#22 Mattia Perin — £45,900/Week
Initially thought to be fighting with Wojciech Szczęsny for the starting spot back in 2018, Perin was seen struggling with injury woes. Despite that, he managed to make nine appearances for the Bianconeri.
Despite falling down the pecking order, Mattia Perin remains on Juventus' payroll for the current season.
#21 Manuel Locatelli — £49,000/Week
In 2013, the then-15-year-old Locatelli was impressive enough to be invited by the AC Milan coach to train with the senior team. However, the feat has been repeated, and Locatelli has re-united with his former coach Massimiliano Allegri.
The deep-lying midfielder, also an EURO 2020 winner with Italy, earned enough limelight to be signed by Juventus this summer on loan.
#20 Moise Kean — £53,173/Week
Adding firepower to Juventus' youth side, Moise Kean returned to Turin this year after a brief period away from home at Everton and PSG.
He joined Juventus as a loanee from Everton on deadline day with the option of making the move permanent.
#19 Mattia De Sciglio — £55,000/Week
The former AC Milan full-back took some time to emulate his form back in with the Turin outfits. However, with time, De Sciglio looked set within the Juventus team. Unfortunately, an injury meant the Italian had to be sidelined for the first half of his second season with Juventus.
Mattia De Sciglio is now back from Lyon and will do his best to find a place on Allegri's teamsheet.
#18 Weston McKennie — £60,000/Week
Juventus' first ever American player — Weston McKennie — pockets a salary of £60,000/Week.
Having proved his worth at Schalke and at Juventus as a loanee, McKennie is now a permanent Juve player.
#17 Rodrigo Bentancur — £79,000/Week
Rodrigo Bentancur, who enters his 5th season with Juventus, is one of the core members of the team.
The South American player earned Juve Scouts' attention during his Boca Junior days. The Uruguayan didn't take long to settle into the European style of football. He is a regular starter for the Old Lady.
#16 Dejan Kulusevski — £83,000/Week
The offensive-minded youngster made over 47 appearances for Juventus in his debut season at Juventus.
Dejan Kulusevski is an amalgamation of strength, creativity, and supreme-level endurance. He is expected to step up following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure.
#15 Federico Bernardeschi — £90,000/Week
A naturally gifted player and spot-kick specialist, Bernardeschi has won major trophies with both Juventus and Italy.
Bernardeschi can ace any role given to him on the attacking front. However, his best comes in Mezzala, aka the central attacking midfield role.
#14 Federico Chiesa — £100,000/Week
The 23-year-old Genoese forward shot to fame within a quick span of time. Though he was an important player within the ranks of his former team Fiorentina, Chiesa stepped up with his new club — Juventus.
Federico Chiesa played a pivotal role in the Azzurri's EURO 2020 triumph. Chiesa was lethal in the final third and his link-up with Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala was highly dangerous for the opposition.
#13 Danilo — £101,000/Week
Danilo spent early playing days at América Mineiro, Santos and Porto. He then became a crucial member of Real Madrid, Manchester City and currently Juventus. Danilo has successfully managed to keep his graph upwards.
A regular presence in Juventus' starting XI, Danilo earns £101,000/Week in return for his services.
#12 Daniele Rugani — £114,000/Week
Juventus invited Empoli academy's most-talented prodigy Daniele Rugani to Turin in 2012. Arriving as a loanee, Rugani sealed a permanent deal a year later.
However, while facing competition from the club's legendary center-back duo Chiellini and Bonucci, Daniele Rugani had to spend loan stints with Empoli, Rennes and Cagliari.
#11 Giorgio Chiellini — £130,000/Week
Giorgio Chiellini has been lauded as not just one of the best defenders in the history of the club but also in the game's history.
Being the epitome of loyalty, Chiellini has played over 536 games across all competitions for the Old Lady. He even stood by the team during its relegation to Serie B in 2006.
Giorgio Chiellini earns £130,000/Week in terms of wages. He is also the captain of the club and that of the national side.
#10 Wojciech Szczesny — £130,000/Week
When Szczesny signed for Juventus, he knew his chances of standing between the sticks were nearly narrow. His competition wasn't just from Juventus' number one goalkeeper, but also one of the best ever in the history of the sport — Gianluigi Buffon.
After Buffon's retirement, Szczesny inherited the number 1 shirt. A complete team player, Szczesny offered the number 1 jersey once Buffon returned to the club. However, the Italian declined.
Wojciech Szczesny is one of the most important members of the current Juve squad.
#9 Juan Cuadrado — £130,000/Week
Juan Cuadrado found his lost rhythm with Juventus. The former Chelsea man played just 15 games across all competitions in his two years at Stamford Bridge. He has worn the Juventus jersey for a whopping 224 games (across all competitions) so far.
The Colombian midfielder is also an influential player for his national side.
#8 Álvaro Morata — £170,000/Week
One of the brightest prodigies within Real Madrid's youth setup, Álvaro Morata joined Juventus in 2014 from Real Madrid with a buy-back clause.
He played a major part in knocking out the then-Champions League holders and his former team Real Madrid in the subsequent season. Morata's brilliant form in Turin urged Real Madrid to bring the Spaniard back home.
He moved away from Madrid once again to play for Chelsea and Atletico Madrid and is now back to Juventus, where he has had his best days.
#7 Leonardo Bonucci — £180,000/Week
Barring a 2017-18 season when the defender moved to AC Milan, Leonardo Bonucci has never failed to feature for Juventus, if not for injury-related reasons.
Regarded as one of the club's legends, Bonucci is one of the club's highest paid and most experienced players. An influential figure on and off the pitch, Bonucci's chemistry with fellow centerback Chiellini is looked upon by many.
#6 Arthur — £190,000/Week
Ahead of the 2020-21 season, we saw Arthur and Miralem Pjanic switch sides in a swap deal. Though the latter's stay at Barcelona wasn't a blissful one, Arthur surely benefitted from the move.
The Brazilian donned the Juve shirt for 32 games across all competitions last term and earns a handsome salary of £190,000/Week.
#5 Alex Sandro — £195,000/Week
Since arriving at Juventus in 2015, Alex Sandro has only evolved with each season. Earning plaudits for his pace and game-reading ability, the Brazilian is called one of the best fullbacks in the game.
Alex Sandro, an excellent crosser of the ball, often made his strikers' job easier.
#4 Adrien Rabiot — £225,000/Week
Rising through the ranks of Paris Saint-Germain, Adrien Rabiot switched to Juventus in search of new challenges.
The former Parisian, who is entering his third season with the Bianconeri, didn't take time to earn a fine reputation from the Juventus faithful. He is one of the most highly-paid players within the club.
#3 Aaron Ramsey — £225,000/Week
Aaron Ramsey's journey from being an Arsenal legend to loan stints at Nottingham and Cardiff and eventually joining Juventus has been a surprising one.
Earning £400,000 a week in his debut season (2019) made him the highest-earning British player ever based on basic salary. However, as the club was forced to reduce its payroll following the pandemic, Ramsey's wage is now lowered to £225,000/Week.
#2 Paulo Dybala — £225,000/Week
The club's vice-captain and MVP, Paulo Dybala, rightfully bags second spot on our list. The Argentine is one of the favorites within the club and its fans.
With Cristiano Ronaldo's departure, the responsibility of heading the Juve attack lies on his shoulder. Without Dybala stepping up, Juventus' Scudetto dreams could falter.
#1 Matthijs de Ligt — £240,000/Week
The only defender to win the Golden Boy award. Also, the youngest ever captain in a Champions League knockout game — Matthijs de Ligt — is Juventus' most paid player.
His dream run alongside the Dutchman's then-club Ajax raised the Old Lady's interest in him. Juventus signed de Ligt for €75 million with basic wages upto £240,000/Week.
