Juventus Secure Davide Marchisio's First Pro Contract Until 2028

Juventus have moved to secure one of the most closely watched talents in their academy, handing Davide Marchisio his first professional contract, a deal running until 2028.

The 15-year-old midfielder, born on August 31, 2009, has climbed steadily through the Bianconeri ranks, building a reputation on hard running, intensity and a clear sense of purpose rather than on the weight of his surname. The contract is a landmark: recognition that his progress in Turin is earned, not inherited.

For Davide, who has grown up with a deep attachment to the club, signing with the Old Lady is far more than a formality. It is a childhood dream locked into place. The moment carried obvious emotion, but also a promise: he wants to justify Juventus’ faith on the pitch, and he knows the work has only just begun.

That message came through in his own words on social media once the ink had dried. “Proud to have signed my first professional contract with the team I've dreamt of and loved since I was a child. I will continue to work with great ambition and a desire to improve, giving my all for these colours. Fino alla fine,” he wrote — a statement that sounded less like celebration and more like a mission.

Behind the scenes, his rise has been carefully managed. His father, Claudio, has guided him with a light but firm touch, helping him navigate the inevitable comparisons while keeping the focus on development rather than legacy. On the pitch, the numbers tell their own story: before becoming a fixture with the Under-18s, Davide made 23 appearances and scored three goals for the Under-17s, including a standout strike in the Derby della Mole that underlined his temperament on big occasions.

His trajectory then nudged closer to the senior setup. Late last season, Luciano Spalletti brought the teenager into first-team training sessions at Continassa, offering a first real taste of the intensity and demands of elite-level preparation. It was a glimpse of the standard he will be judged against in the years ahead.

This campaign, Davide is expected to be central to the Under-18 project. He has already etched his name into their short history by scoring the newly formed side’s first-ever goal earlier in the term, a symbolic moment that underlines his status within the group.

Now comes the hard part. A long, punishing domestic season awaits, and Juventus want to see consistency: the same energy in November that he shows in September, the same sharpness under pressure that he has displayed in youth derbies. Perform, and the pathway towards Juventus Next Gen will open faster.

Club staff will track every step. Coaches and fitness experts will monitor his physical growth, his tactical understanding, his ability to handle the jump in tempo and contact. The plan is clear: when his body and game are ready, the transition into senior football should feel like a natural progression, not a leap into the unknown.

For Davide Marchisio, the contract is not a destination. It is the starting line.