​Has Douglas Luiz earned a new Juventus contract?Douglas Luiz moved to Juventus in the summer of 2024 as the Bianconeri rebuilt their midfield, with the Brazilian joining Khephren Thuram and Teun Koopmeiners as new additions to the squad.Before that move, Luiz had been one of the best players in the Premier League, enjoying a successful spell at Aston Villa and attracting interest from several top clubs. Juventus eventually won the race for his signature and paid a significant fee to bring him to Turin, so there were high expectations surrounding the midfielder.His first season was a complete write off, and by the end of the campaign, Luiz no longer wanted to remain in Turin and was not interested in continuing with the Bianconeri. Juventus subsequently sent him out on loan, first to Nottingham Forest and then Aston Villa, with each club taking him for half of last season.Luiz rebuilds his reputationNeither Nottingham Forest nor Aston Villa made a serious attempt to sign Luiz permanently, meaning he eventually returned to Juventus. The midfielder came back determined to make a name for himself in Serie A and has so far performed well for the Bianconeri.His improvement has also come under Luciano Spalletti, who appears to understand how to get the best from the Brazilian. Luiz has therefore been able to show more of the qualities that made him such an important player at Aston Villa before his move to Italy.(Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)Juventus considers new contractJuventus is now prepared to continue trusting Luiz, with the club increasingly satisfied with his performances. Calciomercato says the Bianconeri are even considering offering him a new contract because they believe he has done enough to deserve an improved deal.The situation represents a significant change from the midfielder’s difficult first season in Turin. After spending time away from the club, Luiz has returned with a different approach and has begun to establish himself as a useful part of Spalletti’s plans.Juventus will now hope he can maintain this level of performance and continue developing his role in the team. A new contract would also underline the club’s confidence in Luiz after a difficult period following his arrival from Aston Villa.