Juventus GM Beppe Marotta insists their deal for Gonzalo Higuain was independent of Paul Pogba's sale to Manchester United.
Marotta has declared former Napoli striker is the best signing of his career.
"We respected what Paul wanted," explained Marotta on Sky Sport Italia when asked why that move had gone through.
“However, I would've signed Gonzalo anyway even without selling Pogba.
“Higuain is the best buy of my career."