Juventus have confirmed the arrival of Emre Can from Liverpool on a free transfer.
The Turin-based club took to Twitter to announce the German’s arrival, in what has been one of the most drawn out transfers of the season.
Can was widely expected to join the Italian champions after rejecting a new offer from Liverpool last season.
Twitter: OFFICIAL: Emre Can signs for Juventus!
https://t.co/HcQr9QpC6f
#WelcomeToJu #ForzaJuve https://t.co/nOlYUxdRYn (@juventusfcen)
There was also thought to be interest from both Bayern Munich and Manchester City, but neither were seen as serious contenders compared to Juventus, who were always leading the race to sign him.
Can pens a four-year contract in Turin and looks set to be their long-term replacement for his fellow countryman Sami Khedira, who was once considered as a Liverpool target.
Liverpool had been hoping to keep the player, but it became apparent very quickly that Can saw his future elsewhere. The Reds will welcome Naby Keita to the club this summer, who will fill the void left by the German in the middle of the park.
