Juventus unveil new signing Wojciech Szczesny after goalkeeper completes his £10m switch from Arsenal
- Wojciech Szczesny has become Juventus's fifth signing of the summer
- The goalkeeper joins Juve after a successful season on loan at Roma in Serie A
- He played 181 times for Arsenal but fell behind Petr Cech in the pecking order
- Szczesny will now compete with GIanluigi Buffon for the No 1 shirt in Turin
Juventus have unveiled Wojciech Szcezesny as their most recent signing after the goalkeeper makes the switch from Arsenal.
The Italian champions have secured the services of the Polish goalkeeper for a fee in the region of £10million.
The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at Roma, failing to dislodge Petr Cech as No 1 at the Emirates, and managed 14 clean sheets in Serie A — the most by any keeper.
Juventus have unveiled Wojciech Szcezesny after he completed a £10million move
The keeper joins after a successful loan spell at Roma last year which yielded 14 clean sheets
'When you come to Juve, it's because you've been chosen. I had no hesitation,' Szczesny said.
'I'm ready for a new challenge - Juventus is the best choice for the next stage of my career.'
Szczesny will be competing with Gianluigi Buffon for a starting berth at Juve, but revealed he had already spoken to the club legend.
'I'm really happy to be here. I've already spoken to Buffon, a legend in our game, and I can learn a lot from him,' he added.
'I'm not feeling any pressure, I'm here to represent the club at the highest level.'
The Poland international will compete with club legend Gianluigi Buffon for the No 1 shirt
The former Gunners stopper becomes Juventus's fifth signing of the transfer window as Massimiliano Allegri looks to bolster his squad in an attempt to defend their Serie A title next season.
Allegri has recruited Douglas Costa and Medhi Benatia from Bayern Munich, Juan Cuadrado from Chelsea — who joins after two loan spells at the club — and former Boca Juniors midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur.
The signing of Szcezesny takes their spending past £45m for the summer — including Costa's loan deal which will cost £5m.
The 27-year-old becomes the Serie A champions' fifth signing of the summer so far
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