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Arturo Vidal: Why I chose Juventus

Arturo Vidal is excited about his move to Juventus.

The Chile international made the move from Bayer Leverkusen yesterday for €10.5m plus performance-related bonuses.

"I am here to help Juve get back where they belong," he declared.

"Many teams wanted me, but I had no doubts as soon as Juve called. I want the fans to know I am a warrior, which is what many people use as my nickname.

"I'll give my all to make Coach Antonio Conte happy. I'm so fired up and ready for anything."

Vidal is the first Chilean to wear the Bianconeri jersey since Marcelo Salas a decade ago.

"In Chile everyone knows Juventus for their players like Gigi Buffon, Andrea Pirlo and Alessandro Del Piero. They also fondly recall Salas in the Bianconeri shirt.

"Pirlo is world class and it is marvellous that I'll be able to play alongside him."

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