Juventus announce £6m signing of Genoa midfielder Tomas Rincon to help seal Serie A title
JUVENTUS have announced the signing of midfielder Tomas Rincon from Serie A rivals Genoa for a fee of £6million.
The Old Lady sit pretty once again at the top of the Italian league, and will hope their new man will lead them to another Scudetto title.
Rincon in action for GenoaGetty ImagesThe midfielder has made the move to TurinArray
Rincon will become the side’s first ever Venezuelan player, and he has committed himself to Massimiliano Allegri’s team on a three-and-a-half year deal.
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Juventus said in a statement: “Juventus Football Club can today confirm that Tomas Rincon has completed a permanent switch from Genoa for a fee of 8 million euros – a figure which could rise by 1 million euros on reaching certain conditions within the contract.”
The versatile midfielder moved to Italy in 2014 from German side Hamburg, and is the current captain of his national side with 81 caps to his name.
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Juventus have strengthened their squad as they aim to win another league titleEPA
The 28-year-old said of his move: “First of all I’d like to thank my new team-mates and club staff for the warm welcome I’ve received here.
“These days have been like a dream that has become reality. I’m looking to fit in as quickly as possible.
“I never had any doubts when the opportunity arose to join Juventus. Here you always play to win.”
Rincon is the current captain of VenezuelaGetty Images
Juventus have won the league five times in a row, and lead second placed Roma by four points with a game in hand.
They face struggling Bologna after the winter break looking to win their fourth game in a row after being outplayed in the 3-1 loss against Genoa last month.
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