Juve seal Diego deal

Brazilian seals Italy switch

By Nadia Carminati   Last updated: 26th May 2009  

Juve seal Diego deal

Diego: On the move

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Juventus have completed the signing of Brazilian playmaker Diego from Werder Bremen.

The Serie A giants have splashed out 24million euros (£21m) in order to land the South American star.

The 24-year-old underwent a successful medical on Monday, before putting pen to paper on a five-year deal 24 hours later.

Diego, who will officially move to Stadio Olimpico at the end of the 2008/09 campaign, is now looking forward to starting an exciting new chapter in his career.

"I am enthusiastic and delighted to be a part of such a prestigious club," he told the club's official website.

"I have dreamt of this moment since I was a child.

Challenge

"After an experience in Portugal (with Porto) and in the Bundesliga, I will be able to prove my worth at a high level with difficult competition.

"It is the right time for me to take this important step and I am convinced that at Juventus I will be able to achieve great results."

Meanwhile, Juventus managing director Jean Claude Blanc has welcomed the arrival of Diego in Turin.

"He's a fundamental player in the strengthening of the side," he said.

"We have always said our aim is to put together a blend of youth and experience and Diego, at 24, is a player with both."

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