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DONE DEAL: Blaise Matuidi 'very proud' to make Juventus move

Former PSG star Blaise Matuidi is delighted with his move to Juventus.

It was confirmed yesterday the French international has signed for a fee of €20m, a fee which could rise by another €10.5m depending on appearances.

“I'm very proud, I feel happy to wear this great shirt, I'm very honoured," Matuidi told Juventus' official website.

“I'm impatient to meet my new teammates, see the pitch and start the season with my new team.

Juventus have a history, a great history, it's a team which has always been ambitious, which wins often.

“They've won the Scudetto for many years running and also have European ambitions. I share those ambitions too. This is a very big club and as I've said I'm honoured.

“I can't wait to give my contribution to help the team win, to continue to win.

“As someone who is passionate about football I've seen the great players here, like [Zinedine] Zidane, [Michel] Platini and also Didier Deschamps who is my Coach for France.

“It's always a pleasure to say I'm part of this big family.

“Thank you to everyone, I want to give my all to help the team, I'm proud and honoured to be here and I hope you'll be proud to see Blaise Matuidi in your team's shirt."

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