European football governing body UEFA has thrown Juventus out of this season’s Europa Conference League and also fined the club for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. Juventus have been fined £17.14m.
The Italian club will only have to pay half of their fine if their financial records for the next three years comply with regulations.
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) must now notify UEFA of which club will replace Juve in the third-tier European competition.
Fiorentina, who lost to West Ham in the Europa Conference League final and finished eight in Serie A, are likely to replace Juventus.
The case against Juventus follows a £620,000 fine as part of a settlement agreement with Italian football authorities over a case concerning payment of player salaries.
Juventus had also been docked 10 Serie A points last season following a hearing into the club’s past transfer dealings.
They were initially handed a 15-point penalty in January but Italy’s highest sporting court overturned that decision in April and ordered the case to be re-examined.
They would have finished fourth and qualified for next season’s Champions League had they not been sanctioned.
In response to the charge, Juventus said they accept Uefa’s decision and will not be lodging an appeal.
Club president Gianluca Ferrero said: “We regret the decision of the UEFA. We do not share the interpretation that has been given of our defence, and we remain firmly convinced of the legitimacy of our actions and the validity of our arguments.
“However, we have decided not to appeal this judgment.
“Lodging an appeal, possibly to other levels of judgement, with uncertain outcomes and timing, would increase the uncertainty with respect to our eventual participation in the 2024/25 Uefa Champions League.”
