Marotta confirms Khedira deal

By Football Italia staff

Juventus director Beppe Marotta confirmed a deal for Sami Khedira, while they also “need” Paul Pogba.

The transfer guru spoke to Sky Sport Italia ahead of today’s final game of the season against Verona.

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“We are very close to Khedira and will announce it officially when pen is put to paper,” confessed Marotta after this week’s medical.

The German international midfielder arrives on a free transfer, as his contract with Real Madrid expires next month.

“We moved swiftly and tenaciously because he has everything we were looking for. It is a winning group and we took the opportunity to further raise the quality level.”

With that in mind, the Bianconeri also shrug off any attempts to poach €100m rated Pogba.

“He is a player who had a positive transformation in a very short space of time. Juventus are accustomed to winning and to achieving their targets.

“Pogba is not just a valuable asset for the club, but is also a player who we need to achieve these objectives.”

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