Juventus close deal to sign Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa
By Jonny Bray
Published 30/06/2024 at 13:54 GMT+1
Juventus have signed Brazilian international midfielder Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa for a reported €50million. The 26-year-old scored nine goals and assisted five more as Villa secured Champions League football with a top four finish last term. Juventus duo Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior will move in the opposite direction, and Luiz's partner Alisha Lehmann will join him in Turin.
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Juventus have signed Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz for €50million.
The Bianconeri will reportedly pay the fee in four instalments, according to Fabrizio Romano, and the Brazil international has signed a five-year deal.
Luiz made 35 league appearances last season, scoring nine goals and registering five assists to help Villa secure Champions League football next term.
The 26-year-old signed for Villa in July 2019 and was named the club's Player's Player of the Season during the 2022–23 campaign.
Juventus duo Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior will move to Villa Park as part of the deal for a reported €22 million.
Luiz broke into the Brazil national team during his time in the West Midlands.
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He now has 15 international caps and is currently part of Brazil's 2024 Copa America squad.
Luiz is in a relationship with Swiss star Alisha Lehmann, who is widely expected to make the same move from Villa and join her partner in Turin.
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