Key Takeaways:
- Cristiano Ronaldo won a court case in Turin regarding €9.7m in wages from Juventus
- Juventus’ appeal has been dismissed, leaving the club unable to reclaim the €9.7m already paid to Ronaldo
- The ruling requires Juventus to pay legal costs, but has no effect on their 2023-24 financial statement
Legal Resolution Over Juventus Wage Dispute
Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged victorious in a long-standing legal dispute against Juventus, after a Turin labour court ruled in his favour regarding unpaid wages. The Bianconeri had sought to recoup €9.7m that was previously paid to Ronaldo, following a complex wage row that began after the Portuguese forward’s departure from the Allianz Stadium in 2021.
🚨 BREAKING: The Turin court has ruled in favour of Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo has won his legal battle against his former club after a Turin judge rejected Juve’s appeal.
Juventus will not get back the €9.7m already paid to the player for wages during the covid period. The… pic.twitter.com/2QxrpFoSHN
— JuveFC (@juvefcdotcom) January 19, 2026
Background to the Salary Dispute
The case stems from Ronaldo’s exit to Manchester United in 2021, at which point €19.6m in wages from the COVID-19 period remained outstanding. Ronaldo initiated legal proceedings against the club in 2023, escalating the matter to arbitration.
In April 2024, a panel set by the arbitration process determined that Juventus was liable to pay half of the remaining owed sum, amounting to €9.7m. The panel’s decision was based on the fact that a private agreement between the club and Ronaldo, also scrutinised by Italian authorities, lacked Ronaldo’s signature. Juventus appealed against this arbitration outcome but, as reported by Gazzetta, this appeal has now been dismissed in court.
| Event | Date | Sum (€) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Wages at Time of Departure | 2021 | 19,600,000 | Owed to Ronaldo |
| Arbitration Ruling | April 2024 | 9,700,000 | Due to Ronaldo |
| Turin Labour Court Verdict | 2024 | 9,700,000 | Not Recoverable by Juventus |
Financial and Legal Implications for Juventus
Following the court’s decision, Juventus will not only be unable to reclaim the €9.7m paid to their former player, but the club must also cover the associated legal costs of the proceedings. However, the outcome does not have any immediate repercussions on Juventus’ balance sheet, as the payment was accounted for in the 2023-24 financial statement.
The Bianconeri are now deliberating on whether to further contest the verdict, analysing the judgment for possible grounds for an additional legal challenge.
