Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo has joined Juventus in a €25 million transfer from Fiorentina, the Turin giants confirmed.

Melo has signed a five-year contract with Juventus after undergoing a medical in Brazil. "Felipe Melo is a Juventus player," an official club statement read. "The player, who is currently on holiday in Brazil, will join the team on July 22.

"He has been signed on a permanent transfer in a 25 million euros transfer fee to be payable over three years," the statement went on. "Juventus and the player have signed a five-year contract."

I have a lot of belief in this side, which has reinforced itself and can compete against anyone in Italy and in Europe.
Felipe Melo on his move

Melo, who arrived in Florence from Spanish side Almeria last summer, was also a target of Arsenal. The 25-year-old, who won the FIFA Confederations Cup with Brazil last month, said after putting pen to paper: "I am delighted to have joined Juventus. 

"I can´t wait to start work with my new team," the player went on. "I have a lot of belief in this side, which has reinforced itself and can compete against anyone in Italy and in Europe."