EA Sports has entered into a partnership with Italian club Juventus, which will see the club return to FIFA 23 under its real name.
Since 2019, Juventus has only appeared in FIFA games under the fake club name Piemonte Calcio.
Juventus to return in the official kit for FIFA 23.
This is because Konami had previously signed an exclusivity deal with the club to use the name and branding in its PES series, as well as its successor, eFootball.
However, the actual team members were still available to play in both games.
FIFA’s Piemonte Calcio and eFootball’s Juventus, shared a roster of players and the real life footballers’ likenesses.
The exclusivity deal between Juventus and Konami has now ended, and EA Sports has signed a multi-year deal which will span into its new series EA Sports FC.
The false Piemonte Calcio name comes from the Piemonte region where Juventus is from, and Calcio, the Italian for ‘football’.
Juventus will be fully integrated into FIFA 23, and EA Sports FC going forward.
This includes the kits, badges and stadium, Allianz Stadium.
Juventus will be available to use across all game modes, including Career Mode, Seasons and with club items in FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT).
The iconic black and white-striped shirts of Juventus will be back on the FUT market for fans to wear.
Despite Juventus’ return to the series, a number of Italian clubs will remain exclusive to eFootball.
VP at EA David Jackson said of the deal:
“We’re excited to reaffirm our deep commitment to Italian football through this exclusive partnership with Juventus,
“This phenomenal club means so much to us and our fans, and will enable EA Sports to continue to deliver the most authentic and comprehensive interactive football experiences possible in FIFA 23 and beyond.”
From the Italian league, Serie A, Napoli, Lazio, AS Roma and Atalanta will remain eFootball exclusive clubs.
The players will still be available in FIFA 23 but under fictional club names.
EA Sports has confirmed a number of Juventus players who will be included in the roster.
Dušan Vlahović and Federico Chiesa, along with new signings Paul Pogba and Ángel Di María will all be a part of the returning team.
Vlahović has also been announced as one of the game’s ambassadors.
Captain Giorgio Chiellini, who has recently signed for Los Angeles FC, will also be leading the team.
Juventus legend Claudio Marchisio will also join FIFA 23 as one of the FUT heroes.
FIFA 23 will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Stadia, and PC from September 30, 2022.
Players who purchase the Ultimate Edition will get early access from September 27, 2022.
Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.
