Juventus have confirmed the arrival of Brazilian striker Amauri
with Antonio Nocerino moving to Palermo.
It has been one of the longest ever transfer sagas in Calcio
history but it has finally come to an end today as the club
released a statement confirming the deal.
The communiqué reads:
“Turin, 30th May 2008 Juventus Football Club S.P.A. would like
to communicate the following agreements with U.S Citta Di Palermo
S.P.A.
- The purchase of Carvalho de Olieira Amauri on a permanent basis
for €22.8m which will be paid in three annual
instalments.
-Juventus and the player have agreed
and signed four year deal
* Antonio Nocerino has been sold to Palermo for
€7.5m and this will be paid by three yearly instalments.
- Palermo will also co-own Davide Lanzafame.
Amauri is officially a Juventus player after he signed a four year
deal at the Vinovo training ground on Friday afternoon worth €3.5m
per season plus €250,000 in bonuses.”
The Bianconeri will be hoping Amauri continues his good form as
they look to mount a serious challenge both in Serie A and in
Europe.