Who is Matias Galarza? Paraguay midfielder linked to Juventus
Matias Galarza shone for Paraguay at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Juventus have been extremely active in the summer transfer window, adding several big names to their roster ahead of the start of the Serie A 2026-27 campaign. The Bianconeri are coming off a disappointing season, finishing sixth in the league and being knocked out of the Coppa Italia in the quarter-finals.
Four strikers joined the Serie A side in the summer. Lois Openda’s loan move from RB Leipzig was made permanent for €42.8m. Nice forward Jeremie Boga joined for €5m, and Jeff Ekhator signed from Genoa for €16m. French international Randal Kolo Muani joined from Paris Saint-Germain in a €41.2m deal.
Bosnian winger Kerim Alajbegovic joined from Bayer Leverkusen for €32m. Wing-back Zeki Celik signed for free from Roma. Backup goalkeeper Giovanni Daffara joined from Avellino for €1m.
However, the midfield has been a weak spot for the Old Lady. Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli are the only strong midfield options for Luciano Spalletti. Douglas Luiz has flattered to deceive since joining from Aston Villa, while Arthur Melo has failed to live up to the standards in Italy.
The latest name to be linked to a switch to Juventus is Paraguayan midfielder Matias Galarza. The 24-year-old midfielder currently plays for River Plate in Argentina and is on the radar of the Bianconeri, according to a report from Tuttosport.
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Mattias Galarza’s career so far
Born in Asuncion, Galarza began his career with the youth side of Olimpia, spending a season on loan with Vasco da Gama’s U-20 side. He made his senior debut for the Brazilian side in 2021, playing in a Campeonato Carioca match against Portuguesa.
He signed permanently with Vasco, but he eventually lost his starting spot towards the end of the season. He spent two seasons on loan, first at Coritiba and then at Argentine side Talleres, signing with the latter in 2025.
After making 13 appearances for Talleres, he joined River Plate. He made 10 appearances for the Argentine club, but River Plate loaned him to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Atlanta United in March 2026. He made 10 appearances for the Five Stripes, returning to his parent club recently.
Now, he has been tipped for a switch to Italy, with River reportedly demanding a €6m fee for the midfielder.
Galarza made his senior debut for Paraguay in 2022, appearing in a match against Mexico. Since then, he has earned 19 caps, scoring four goals. He represented his nation in the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring after just 64 seconds against Turkiye.
Who is Matias Galarza?
He is a 24‑year‑old Paraguayan midfielder currently playing for River Plate in Argentina. He has been linked with a move to Juventus this summer.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.