Kapo agrees Juve deal

The France international's deal with Auxerre expires at the end of the season and he has long been heading towards an exit from Stade Abbe-Deschamps.

Kapo had a clutch of clubs on his trail with Valencia and Bolton Wanderers among his suitors although Trotters boss Sam Allardyce was never optimistic of luring the 23-year-old to The Reebok Stadium.

Paris Saint Germain were keen on keeping Kapo in France while Deportivo La Coruna were also hoping to secure his signature.

But Juventus proved to be the most tempting for Kapo, with his demands seemingly not deterring the Italian champions after the Turin club's general manager Luciano Moggi admitted he would not pay an exorbitant salary to the schemer.

Kapo has now quickly concurred on terms with Juventus and admits he could not possibly have refused a switch to Stadio Delle Alpi.

"The first contact came about a month ago," Kapo told L'Equipe. "I was in Turin the day before the Juventus-Deportivo La Coruna match.

"At first I didn't want to talk about that but it was settled quickly.

"La Coruna made an offer in the afternoon but the Italian officials had already signed me in the morning.

"You can't refuse Juventus.

"I can only improve with great players, like (Alessandro) Del Piero, and I always stated it was the sporting aspect which would influence me the most."

Kapo acknowledged PSG's interest in ensuring he remained in Le Championnat but revealed the discussions dried up when it mattered most.

"PSG didn't insist on me when it was needed," he added. "We talked a lot without ever talking about money.

"Then, at a certain time there was no more contact."