Juventus have confirmed the signing of Federico Bernardeschi from Fiorentina in a €40m deal.
After a stellar performance with La Viola, the Italy international was soon linked with a big-money move to a club competing in the Champions League.
OFFICIAL: @fbernardeschi is a Bianconero! ⚪️⚫️ https://t.co/A3Tk4jziG1 #BenvenutoFederico pic.twitter.com/eJBArf2GGw
— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) July 24, 2017
The Premier League champions Chelsea were linked with a move for the 23-year-old but after undergoing a medical in Turin, the forward has signed five-years contract with the Serie A champions until 2022.
The Old Lady have announced that they will pay the €40m fee over the next three years, with the player becoming their sixth summer signing so far.
Bernandeschi has scored 11 goals in 32 Series A appearances last season, with two goals came from eight outings in the Europa League.