Agnelli-Backed Juventus Rebuffs $1.2 Billion Tether Bid

Juventus confirms owners rejected Tether’s bid for a majority stake, keeping control with the Agnelli family.

2025-12-20

Juventus confirmed last week that the club’s owners rejected a buyout offer from cryptocurrency firm Tether, ensuring the Agnelli family’s control remains intact. According to the club’s statement, Tether’s bid aimed to acquire a majority stake in Juventus for about $1.2 billion.

John Elkann, chairman of Exor and a representative of the Agnelli family, underscored that the club’s history and values are not for sale and signaled a continued commitment to supporting the squad as Juventus pursues future success. The rejection preserves the club’s long-standing ownership structure as Juventus looks toward upcoming campaigns. No details were provided on any further discussions with Tether at this time.