Kaio Jorge: I Would Have Stayed at Juventus Without the Injury

Former Juventus forward Kaio Jorge believes a short but serious injury defined his time in Turin. The Brazilian player believes he would still be at Juventus today had he not been injured.

Speaking to Cronache di Spogliatoio, Kaio Jorge reflected on his five months in the Bianconeri shirt. The player said he received less playing time than he expected. He said he scored in training and in friendly matches, and that he hoped to get at least 20 minutes per match. He also stressed that the injury directly affected his career in Turin.

Kaio Jorge moved from Santos to Juventus in 2021 at the age of 19. In February 2022, while playing for the U23 team, he tore the patellar tendon in his right knee. After a long rehabilitation process, he was loaned to Frosinone for the 2023-24 season. In June 2024, the player moved permanently to Cruzeiro and rebuilt his career in Brazil.

The forward also said his loyalty to the club remains. He said Juventus supported him during a difficult period and helped him fulfill his dream of playing in Europe. He stated that he is now ready to return to Italy, and even to Juventus.

His comments come at a time when Luciano Spalletti is going through a difficult period. The head coach has 16 players sidelined with injuries, and his attacking options are limited. Juventus are expected to look for a forward in January, but there are no concrete transfer talks yet.