Italian International Emanuele Giaccherini Joins AFC Sunderland On A 4 Year Deal

The Italian playmaker joins the black cats on a 4 year deal worth 8.5 million pounds.

Sunderland have completed the signing of Italian playmaker Emanuele Giacccherini from Serie A champions Juventus in a deal worth 8-9million pounds. The 28 year old signs a 4 year contract at the Stadium of Light which will see him at the club until 2017. Di-Canio continues to exploit his Italian contacts as this signing could prove to be one of the best players to enter the Stadium of Light.

The Italian international was spotted at the club’s training ground earlier today in which he passed his medical several hours ago, leading to the completion of the deal. Giaccherini was part of the Italian confederations cup squad that bowed out to Spain on penalties earlier this month as he smashed the post in extra time denying his home country a place in the final against Brazil. The Italian becomes the black-cats’ 9th summer signing as he joins Modibo Diakite, Valentin Roberge, Vito Manonne, El Hadji Ba, David Moberg Karrlson, Jozy Altidore, Duncan Watmore and Cabral all through the entrance door.

Giaccherini began his professional career with Italian outfit Cesena in which he made 97 appearances netting 20 times over a 7 year spell at the club (in exception to 3 loan moves from 2004-2008). After impressing on many occasions, Giaccherini saw him self complete a move to Turin in which he signed for Serie A giants Juventus in 2011 for a fee of roughly 4 million euros. The playmaker made a total of 40 league appearances over his 2 year stay as he netted 4 times, capturing the attention of Sunderland boss Paolo Di-Canio. The 2 time Serie A winner will be looking to impress early on as he will definitely be taking a spot in Sunderland’s new and improved starting 11. A player who contains extreme ability, the versatile midfielder should cope with the pace of the Premier League as he posesses world class experience from the likes of Juventus and the Italian national team. With a total of 235 club appearances, Giaccherini will definitely be a player for the neutral spectator to look out for as he will offer flair, vision, wisdom and even an eye for goal. A fantastic signing by Di-Canio as Giaccherini should live up the the fans’ expectations as he is a player of the highest quality.

Anelka Joins West Bromwich Albion On A 2 Year Deal

Anelka signs a 2 year contract at the Hawthorns as he returns to England.

Nicholas Anelka has returned to the Premier League after his proposed move to West Bromwich Albion was completed earlier today on a free transfer. The former Chelsea, Real Madrid and PSG striker has passed his medical and completes a 2 year deal at the Hawthorns which sees him at the club until 2015.

Anelka left England in 2011 as he felt that it was time for a change due to ex-Chelsea boss Andre Villas Boas not having the French man in his plans. This led Anelka to join Chinese outfit Shanghai Shenhua in which he was given the role as a player manager with a reported salary of 170,ooo pounds a week. It was also confirmed that his former striking partner Didier Drogba would also join the Chinese club as they both experienced short spells which ended early due to lifestyle purposes. This saw the former French international leave China for Italian champions Juventus in which he experienced a 5 month loan in Turin.

After the capture of Carlos Tevez, Juventus decided to drop their interest in bringing Anelka back to the club which saw West Brom enquire about the Frenchman’s services. The 34 year old has had previous spells with English clubs such as Bolton, Manchester City, Liverpool and not forgetting his memorable youth career with Arsenal. Anelka boasts a Premier League total of 460 appearances netting 159 times. He also boasts a fantastic award cabinet as the striker has 2 Premier League titles, 2 FA cups, 1 Champions League, 1 Serie A title, 1 European UEFA football championship and 3 PFA awards. Anelka is certantly a proven top class goalscorer but the only thing that would worry West Brom fans is his high wages and mature age. Never the less an exciting signing for the Baggies as Steve Clarke adds a touch of world class to the squad. Definitely a signing to keep an eye out for in the new campaign as he just may raise a few eyebrows.

Tevez Completes Juventus Switch On A 3-Year Deal

Tevez signs for Serie A champions Juventus on a 3 year deal worth 10-12 million pounds.

Serie A champions Juventus have completed the signing of Carlos Teves from Manchester City for a deal worth 10 million pounds that could rise to 12 million with add-on fees. Tevez flew into Turin yesterday in order to press on with his medical in which he passed several hours ago. The 29 year old joined Manchester City in 2009 in a controversial signing from local rivals Manchester United. This made Tevez one of the most controversial players in the Premier League as he is also known for his habits of refusing to play and leaving on a regular basis. However, there is no doubt that the Argentinian international has world class attributes as he is known for his pace,quick movement, an eye for goal and  his world class finishing.

Juventus have been in search for a top quality striker this summer as they have been linked with the likes of Gonzalo Higuain, Karim Benzema and even Robert Lewandowski. This move comes as a shock to many as Tevez was finally settling back into the Manchester style of life. However, new City boss Manuel Pellegrini was keen on flogging the Argentinian misfit as he aims to bring in a striker that will handle the English game with more professionalism and less controversy.

Tevez made a total of 138 appearances for City in which he netted 73 times. This gives him a goal per game average which is quite an impressive record. With the likes of Cavani being highly linked to Madrid, this move could potentially reel the big Uruguayan back into the frame as a higher wage bill and potential higher transfer budget is available for spending. Tevez boasts a fantastic record in which his 6 years in England saw him lift 3 Premier League titles, 2 community shields, 1 FA cup and even the Champions League. An overall fantastic signing for Juventus as they look to re-gain the Serie A title. Meanwhile, this makes the English transfer window even more interesting as this could even open up the door for Liverpool castaway Luis Suarez as he could be set for a move to the Ettihad.

Llorente Seals Switch to Serie A Champions

Fernando Llorente has completed his switch from Spanish side Athletic Bilbao to Serie A champions Juventus. The 28 year old power striker has decided to part ways with Blibao after fufilling his dream to move to the Italian side of european football. Llorente has been with the club since 2005 in which he made 262 appearances and scoring 85 goals. Maybe not the most impressive of records but he established himself as a secure striker who will put in 100%.

Llorente, talking to the press stated that Juventus are just as big as his former rivals FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. This will make it a very interesting season in the Spanish league as the likes of Llorente, Higuain and other potential transfer targets are set to leave the top flight in seek of more competitive leagues abroad.