Juventus have announced the departure of Denis Zakaria to AS Monaco.

The Switzerland midfielder leaves Juve in a permanent deal.

Juve confirmed last night: "Denis Zakaria, who returned from loan to Chelsea at the end of the 2022/2023 season, will wear the Monaco shirt next year.

"The Swiss midfielder is moving to Ligue 1, on a permanent basis; joining black and white in January 2022, in September of the same year he moved to Chelsea on loan for a season saying goodbye to Juventus after 15 appearances and a goal, scored right in the opening match against Hellas Verona at the Allianz Stadium.

"Eleven, however, the appearances in the last year for the Blues of which 7 in the Premier League, and 4 between the EFL Cup, FA Cup and Champions League. Now begins a new chapter in his career, in the French top flight. Good luck for the future, Zak!"