Arsenal Goalkeeper Joins Juventus

Juventus have completed the signing of Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny from Arsenal on a 4-year deal.

The deal which is believed to be in the region of £13.3 million, was announced on Wednesday after the 27-year-old passed a medical in Turin.

Szczesny is expected to be a potential replacement for Gianluigi Buffon, after the 39-year-old confirmed he is retiring at the end of next season.

“I’m going to have one final, intense season, rich in big moments, and then it will be time to say enough is enough,” Buffon said in June.

The Pole, who spent the past two seasons on loan in AS Roma said: “I’m really happy to be here,”

“I’ve already spoken to Gianluigi Buffon, a legend in our game, and I can learn a lot from him.

“I’m not feeling any pressure, I’m here to represent the club at the highest level. When you come to Juve, it’s because you’ve been chosen. I had no hesitation.

“In football there’s always room for improvement. I’m proud of the work I’ve done thus far and I’m ready for this new challenge – Juventus is the best choice for the next stage of my career.” He added.

Szczesny joined Arsenal’s academy in 2006 and went on to play 181 times for the club.