For two seasons, the Polish striker wore the iconic Olympique de Marseille shirt. He then returned to Italy, where he had already achieved considerable success in Naples. This time, the Tychy player decided to go to Turin, initially on loan for the 2022-2023 season. Despite a hamstring injury that kept him out for 62 days (14 games), he finished the year with 39 games in all competitions (9 goals and 1 assist). This convinced Juventus to sign him permanently.
693 days of absence in Turin
Used 36 times in the 2023-2024 season, Arkadiusz Milik scored 8 goals. He also gave an assist. However, he also spent considerable time in the recovery room. After a calf injury (4 days out, 1 game lost), he suffered an adductor tear (36 days out, 7 games lost). However, he was able to finish the season, playing his last game on May 25, 2024 against Monza. Unbeknownst to many, this was his last appearance in an official match. In fact, he suffered a serious knee injury during training with the Polish national team in June. His federation also issued a statement regarding his status. Subsequently, he suffered a calf injury (84 days, 17 games with his club) and other muscle problems (90 days out, 11 games). His ordeal seemed to be over. However, the Polish player was out again due to an undisclosed injury, according to the specialized website Transfermarkt (147 days out, 22 games).
He has not played since May 25, 2024. After missing two games this season (against AS Roma and Pisa in December 2025) on the bench after months of inactivity and a year on the sidelines, the 32-year-old, who had returned to training and believed he had put his problems behind him, was sidelined again in January. Once again, Juventus has not really communicated his status. However, Transfer market indicates that it is an injury to the calf. It’s been 62 days (15 games out). But the Polish striker could be near the end of his recovery. Juve crosses its fingers. He will not take any risks with a striker who has not played for more than 21 months. But this past Tuesday good news came from Italy. “Milik at his best”qualification Tuttosport.
In fact, he participated in Juventus training yesterday, under the orders of Luciano Spalletti. The Polish striker had already trained the day before the second leg of the Champions League against Galatasaray. After initial separate training, Milik joined the rest of the group. In the video published by the club on social networks, which shows the Juventus players entering the field to train, the forward, born in 1994, was present again. Milik seemed focused, but also with a slight smile.
Finally back?
Tuttosport, who affirms that the signs are very encouraging, believes that his imminent return will come at the right time. It could contribute to the team’s fight for European qualification. Above all, he could be an additional attacking option for Luciano Spalletti, who is currently without the injured Dusan Vlahovic. The Italian coach also has to deal with Jonathan David and Loïs Openda, two forwards who have not completely convinced him. Furthermore, according to the Italian press, an exit during the next transfer market is not ruled out for either of them.
Juventus are looking forward to strengthening their attack, following their early elimination from the Champions League. Therefore, the club, at the request of the coach, wants to extend Vlahovic’s contract. The aforementioned media adds that the return of Randal Kolo Muani, on loan last year, would also be the best option. In the meantime, the Vecchia Signora must make do with what she has available. Milik could be a solution, despite not having played for a long time. Tuttosport, which mentions a possible return to the field in two or three weeks, adds that caution is recommended, but that Spalletti is delighted with the prospect of integrating the Polish striker into his squad. He respects him a lot. After eight injuries and months of absence, Arkadiusz Milik, a true striker, hopes to finally achieve his goal.
