Italian soccer membership Juventus signed Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from English membership Aston Villa on Sunday to a five-year deal price $53.5 million.
Luis scored 22 objectives in 204 video games for Aston Villa, handed a routine medical examination whereas taking part within the nationwide crew within the America’s Cup, after which formally introduced his switch to the “Previous Woman” crew.
“I am very blissful to be a part of the Bianconeri,” Luiz mentioned in a video clip posted on social media. “I can not wait to play on the Allianz Area. See you quickly!”
Aston Villa formally confirmed Luiz’s departure, saying on their official web site: “Aston Villa can verify that Douglas Luiz has joined Juventus.”
It’s the first deal Juventus have struck through the present summer time switch interval to help new Italian boss Thiago Motta’s aspect as they put together for the brand new season.
Luis, who received a gold medal with the Brazilian nationwide crew on the Tokyo Olympics, was chosen as Aston Villa’s greatest participant for the 2022-2023 season, however Villa must abide by the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability guidelines, forcing Espanyol coach Unai Emery agrees to promote his Brazilian star
It’s price noting that Luiz joined Aston Villa from Manchester Metropolis in 2019 and made an enormous contribution to the crew’s fourth place within the Premier League and qualification for the Champions League final season.
