Manuel Locatelli, certainly one of Italy’s standout performers in its Euro 2020 success, has accomplished a mortgage transfer to Juventus from Sassuolo, the Turin aspect mentioned on Wednesday.
The deal features a 37.5 million euro ($40.94 million), together with add-ons, obligation to purchase on the finish of the 2022-23 season, topic to sure situations.
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“Manuel is absolute quality and security in midfield, bringing a level of class that few have. The giant steps he has made in the top-flight, after a period at Atalanta and Milan’s youth teams, only confirms this,” Juventus mentioned in an announcement.
The Lecce-born midfielder, 23, scored twice in Italy’s 3-0 group stage win over Switzerland to assist safe a last-16 berth for the eventual champion.
He has scored 3 times for Italy in 15 appearances.
Juventus endured a tough marketing campaign final season, with the defending champion ending fourth below rookie coach Andrea Pirlo, resulting in Massimiliano Allegri returning to take over as coach for a second spell.
The membership begins its 2021-22 Serie A season at Udinese on Sunday.
