The Spanish striker Fernando Llorente came Monday at Turin and was greeted at the airport by a vocal supporters of Juventus, and another group of fans have waited the striker at the club, where he met with President of the Serie A champion, Andrea Agnelli.
In the past year there have been many speculations about the transfer of Llorente. After in the 2011-2012 season was one of the best strikers in Europe, helping his former team Atheltic Bilbao to reach the Europa League final, the Spaniard has attracted the attention of several major clubs. But last summer still remained to Bilbao.
In winter started coming again offers to the address of the Basque club. Llorente was very upset that has no longer part of football at the club where has dedicated his career and ultimately chose to leave the Primera Division and make a move to Italy.
Llorente comes free agent from Atheltic Bilbao, where he hardly played last season just because in winter has not signed with Juventus. The 28-year-old Iberian striker will be officially presented today and Bianconeri fans will be able to see the new striker from Conte’s squad.
Meanwhile, the Iberian international chose the number that will wear on his shirt and it was the number 14. “I am very happy that I came to Juventus and look forward to playing alongside Tevez and all the other champions who are here.” was the first statement of Llorente in Italy.