Juventus signs Khedira to 4-year deal on free transfer from Real Madrid

Milan - German international midfielder Sami Khedira is to leave Real Madrid for defeated European Cup finalists Juventus, the Italian club announced Tuesday.

The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Italian champions which expires on June 30, 2019.

The Stuttgart-born Khedira had been at Real Madrid since the summer of 2010, and has achieved success in La Liga, the Copa del Rey (twice), the Spanish Super Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the Champions League and the Club World Cup.

Barcelona defeated Juventus 3-1 in the Champions League final last Saturday in Berlin.