Italian ‘Serie A’ champions, Juventus have gradually made a name for themselves when it comes to signing new players. They are the “Kings of Free Transfers”.
The ‘Old Lady’ as they are nicknamed has, over the years, made some top notch signings of world class players at absolutely no cost. Instead they have even gone on to profit greatly from the resale of some of these great players. How they do it? I wish Arsenal knew!
Anyways, with the announcement of yet another free signing of one of the most talented midfielders in England yesterday, we have compiled a list of 7 top players whom Juventus have signed for free. Check it out:
- Aaron Ramsey
OFFICIAL: Aaron Ramsey signs for Juventus ⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/ZRva14vPas
— BetBright (@BetBright) February 11, 2019
Yesterday, Juventus announced that Welsh midfielder, Aaron Ramsey, had signed a pre-contract with the club pending the end of his contract with Arsenal. The deal which will run from 2019 to 2023 comes at absolutely no cost to Juventus as Ramsey had run down his previous contract with Arsenal – they were not ready to meet his wage demands. The British man will become the highest paid professional British football player when he moves to Italy as this deal is rumored to have a weekly salary of about £400,000 per week.
- Emre Can
Emre Can signs for Juventus from Liverpool on free transfer – https://t.co/uKmhsyHpEr pic.twitter.com/OfCM6eHdcm
— businessguideafrica (@afribizguide) June 21, 2018
German Midfielder, Emre Can was allowed by English Club, Liverpool F.C, to join Juventus last year for free. Can’s contract at Liverpool expired last year July and he wasn’t offered a renewal, allowing Juventus to sweep in and add the talented player to their ranks.
- Dani Alves
OFFICIAL: Juventus sign Dani Alves on a free transfer for two years with an option for another year. pic.twitter.com/6rmLw8D7MM
— Deji Faremi (@deejayfaremi) June 27, 2016
Brazilian defender, Dani Alves moved from Spanish giants, Barcelona to Juventus for free in 2016. His move was possible after Barca thought the player had nothing else to offer and let his contract run out. Alves, however, performed excellently in Italy, winning the league and getting to the UEFA Champions League finals before moving on to French Champions, PSG.
- Sami Khedira
BREAKING: Sami Khedira signs for @juventusfc.
Midfielder joins for free from @realmadrid: http://t.co/opxelVWfrf pic.twitter.com/c2Z0Zq5Huy
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) June 9, 2015
Khedira was signed by Juventus at no cost from the Spanish capital in 2015. The player’s contarct hadn’t been renewed by Real Madrid and Juve wasted no time in signing him. He has now won 3 league titles in Italy and seems to be heading towards a fourth one.
- Kingsley Coman
OFFICIAL: Juventus Sign Kingsley Coman For Free From PSG http://t.co/A21ESYhbJ8 #SerieA #Italy
— Football News (@RoyalBlues_SA) July 2, 2014
The ‘Old lady’ snatched up French winger, Kingsley Coman for free in 2014 after his contract with PSG expired. Coman was given a 5 year contract and he developed steadily, making it possible to be resold to Bayern Munich for €21 million in 2018.
- Paul Pogba
#OnThisDay in 2012, Juventus sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United for £800,000. pic.twitter.com/YW7os3cg7A
— Real Madrid World (@RMadridWorld_) August 3, 2016
Juventus made an incredible move when they signed a 19-year old Paul Pogba from Manchester United in 2012. The deal was basically free (Juve had to pay United £800,000 later as compensation) and after Pogba helped them win 6 top flight titles, the player was sold back to Manchester United for the then world-record fee of £89 million in 2016.
- Andrea Pirlo
REPORT : Juventus sign AC Milan's Andrea Pirlo on a three-year contract. Andrea Pirlo has signed for the Turin giants on a free transfer
— #ForzaMilan (@milanistikaskus) May 11, 2011
Juventus pulled another mastermind move when they acquired Italian playmaker, Andrea Pirlo from Italian rivals, AC Milan, in 2011. They profited greatly from the signing when Pirlo helped them win a couple of titles in Italy and was named Serie A player of the year in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Other players signed by Juventus for free include former world’s best player, Fabio Cannavaro (2009) and Spanish striker, Fernando Llorente (2013).
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