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Szczesny completes £10m move to Juventus from Arsenal
Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has completed a £10m move from Premier League side Arsenal to Serie A champions Juventus.
The 27-year-old, who spent the last two years on loan at Roma where he kept 14 clean sheets, signed a four-year deal with the Italian giants.
The Poland international will be competing with veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon for the number one shirt at Juventus.
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“When you come to Juve, it’s because you’ve been chosen. I had no hesitation,” said Szczesny, who made 132 appearances for Arsenal in eight years at the club.
“I’m ready for a new challenge – Juventus is the best choice for the next stage of my career.
“I’m really happy to be here. I’ve already spoken to Buffon, a legend in our game, and I can learn a lot from him,” he added.
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