On 2 September 2019, the loan was terminated early and Ranocchia joined Juventus' youth squad.[3] In 2019–20 Ranocchia played one game for Serie C side Juventus U23 – the reserve team of Juventus – on 25 January 2020, in a 3–2 defeat to Pro Patria.[4] Ranocchia's first goal came during the 2020–21 season, helping Juventus U23 beat Giana Erminio 2–1 away from home.[5]