Brazilian international Douglas Costa said he is joining Italian football club Juventus at a very important period of their history, during his presentation as a new player at the Serie A champions on Monday.
Juventus announced last Wednesday that Costa signed a one - year loan contract from German Bayern Munich for six million euro ($6. 85 million), with a purchase option of 40 million euro ($45. 67 million), reports Efe.
"This is a critical period in Juve's history.
They have reached two finals in the past three years and I am delighted to be here with the ambition of taking this already great team to the next level, " the player said.
"I have admired Juventus from afar for a few years now and I jumped at the opportunity to join as soon as I heard of their interest.
Arturo (Vidal) and Alex Sandro both told me about the passion and adoration of the supporters.
I hope, in time, I can become one of their favourite players, " the 26 - year - old winger added.