Juventus fans were taken aback on Monday when the club’s English-language account on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) posted an unexpected announcement, falsely claiming that Real Madrid’s Turkish sensation Arda Güler had joined the Italian giants.
While the transfer window is firmly shut, the post, accompanied by a photo of the 19-year-old midfielder at an airport, created a stir among fans.
The post read: “Welcome to Juventus, Arda Güler.
The rising star of football is now part of the Juventus family.” Given Güler’s highly rated talent and his recent move to Real Madrid, this “announcement” quickly spread, with Juventus supporters speculating about the possibility of a future transfer.
However, excitement turned to confusion when Juventus soon clarified that their account had been hacked, and the news was fake.
Through their Italian social media account, Juventus debunked the post, much to the disappointment of fans who were briefly thrilled by the idea of Güler donning the black and white stripes.
“Our Juventus English account has been hacked. Please ignore the false information being published on this account,” the club confirmed.
This clarification made it clear that Güler would not be making an appearance in Serie A anytime soon, leaving fans with a sense of anticlimax.
Despite this social media mishap, Juventus’ focus remains on their upcoming fixture against VfB Stuttgart in the Champions League.
The Italian side, coached by Thiago Motta, has enjoyed an impressive start to their European campaign, securing a 3-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven followed by a 3-2 triumph at RB Leipzig.
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Juventus has already netted six goals in two matches, showcasing their attacking prowess on the continental stage.
However, Juventus has been less consistent in Serie A, with only 11 goals in eight matches.
Motta acknowledged the gap between their European form and domestic performance, emphasizing the need for a consistent attitude.
“There is no difference between the league and the Champions League,” Motta explained during a press conference. “Each match is a story in itself, with evolving strategies and situations.”
Motta highlighted the challenge of facing teams that defend deeply, which has often disrupted Juventus’ rhythm.
“It’s not just us who have difficulties against teams that close down well. Everyone struggles, and football is like that.
That’s why we have to give our all and believe until the end,” he stated.
Looking ahead to the Stuttgart match, Motta stressed that Juventus needs to improve both mentally and tactically.
“We must continue to improve in all aspects, both in terms of the game and mentally. We hope to perform well, playing good football—that is the way we will have a chance of winning,” he concluded.
While Juventus’ social media mishap may have momentarily distracted fans, the team’s focus remains firmly on their European campaign and finding greater consistency across competitions.
The hacking incident, however, underscores the vulnerabilities that even top clubs can face in the age of digital communication.
