Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz has
moved from Aston Villa to Juventus after five years at the
Birmingham club, helping them back to the Champions League last
season over 40 years after their 1982 triumph, the Bianconeri
said Sunday.
"It's official - Douglas Luiz is a Juventus player! The Brazil
international has signed a 5-year contract until 30 June, 2029
with the Bianconeri," said the Turin giants.
They said the 26-year-old Rio born Luiz "embarks on a new
adventure with Juventus after five years with Villa, where he
has shown exponential growth technically, physically and
tactically.
"Welcome to Juventus, Douglas. We can't wait to see you on the
pitch!"
The move is worth 50 million euros plus 1.5 million in add-ons.
"Ciao Juventini, I'm very happy to be a Bianconero, I can't wait
to play at the Allianz Stadium," said Luiz.
"See you soon. Forza Juve".
Juve youngsters Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea are
going the other way, to Villa Park.
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