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Lazio fullback Lichtsteiner on brink of Juventus move

Lazio fullback Stephan Lichtsteiner is waiting to complete his move to Juventus.

Lichtsteiner underwent his medical in Turin on Monday.

"Conte convinced me," stated the right-back. "I wanted Juventus, but the telephone call from the Coach was important.

"Conte and I see football in the same way."

The defender's move hasn't been made official yet, but it is understood that the 27-year-old has signed a deal until June 2015.

Lichtsteiner had a €12m release fee inserted into his Lazio contract, but it is understood that they agreed to sell for around €10m.

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