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Striker linked with Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea & Man City heading to Italy

Athletic Club Bilbao's Fernando Llorente. Photo: Nigel French/EMPICS Athletic Club Bilbao's Fernando Llorente. Photo: Nigel French/EMPICS

Thursday, January 24, 2013
12:28 PM

Transfer news: Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente has agreed to join Juventus on a four-year contract at the end of the season.

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The Spain international, whose deal with Athletic expires at the end of June, had long been linked with a host of top Premier League clubs.

But he will become a Juve player on July 1st and join up with his new team-mates ahead of next season.

A statement on juventus.com read: “Juventus can confirm that Spanish international striker Fernando Llorente will join the club on July 1, 2013.

“The 27-year-old has agreed terms on a four-year deal and will move to Turin when his Athletic Bilbao contract expires at the end of the current season.”

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