Juventus bolsters midfield by signing Emre Can on free transfer
After months of reports suggesting Juventus was leading the race for Emre Can's signature, the Serie A side finally got the deal over the line on Thursday, confirming that the powerful midfielder has joined the club on a free transfer from Liverpool.
The tough-tackling German, who missed out on the World Cup squad after a back injury sidelined him for the latter stages of the club season, signed a four-year contract with the Bianconeri.
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He will join the club officially on July 1, after his contract with the Reds expires.
Can, 24, became surplus to requirements at Anfield after the high-priced signings of Naby Keita and Fabinho, but with the reigning Italian champion, he figures to be a significant part of Massimiliano Allegri's midfield.
The box-to-box presence made more tackles (67) than any Liverpool player last season - despite missing a significant chunk of the campaign - and will add some mobility and bite to a Juventus midfield that was lacking in those areas this past season.