Juventus sign Eljero Elia from Hamburg
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Dutch winger Eljero Elia is now officially a Juventus player after completing his transfer from Bundesliga outfit Hamburg.
Elia, who had three years remaining on his contract at Hamburg, joins the Turin giants for a fee of €9 million and has signed a four-year contract.
"For me it was very important that the coach (Antonio Conte) wanted me in making this decision."
The 24-year-old had been linked with a move to Arsenal and Liverpool but instead opted to become the third Dutchman to play for the Old Lady.
"I hope I can do as well as them," added Elia, who follows in the footsteps of Edgar Davids and Edwin van der Sar.
"I want to show what I can do. I know I can bring speed and skill to Juventus, and I hope to score a lot of goals."
Elia is the third left midfielder whom the club have signed this season after the captures of Emanuele Giaccherini from Cesena and Paraguayan Marcelo Estigarribia.
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Elia, who had three years remaining on his contract at Hamburg, joins the Turin giants for a fee of €9 million and has signed a four-year contract.
"I know a lot about Juventus," Elia told the club's official website. "This is the biggest club in Italy.
"For me it was very important that the coach (Antonio Conte) wanted me in making this decision."
The 24-year-old had been linked with a move to Arsenal and Liverpool but instead opted to become the third Dutchman to play for the Old Lady.
"I hope I can do as well as them," added Elia, who follows in the footsteps of Edgar Davids and Edwin van der Sar.
"I want to show what I can do. I know I can bring speed and skill to Juventus, and I hope to score a lot of goals."
Elia is the third left midfielder whom the club have signed this season after the captures of Emanuele Giaccherini from Cesena and Paraguayan Marcelo Estigarribia.
Related links:
Team
Also see:
