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Juventus seal Medhi Benatia loan deal with option to buy from Bayern Munich

Juventus have signed Bayern Munich defender Medhi Benatia on a season-long loan.

The deal also includes an option for the Bianconeri to make the switch permanent for the price of €17 million over a two-year period.

The Morocco international arrived in Turin to complete his medical on Thursday morning.

A statement on the club's website read: "Juventus finalised an agreement with FC Bayern Munich.

"Benatia will arrive on loan for €3m, pending international clearance. Juventus have an option to buy for €17m, payable in two instalments, to be activated by May 30, 2017."

The 29-year-old has enjoyed spells with Udinese and Roma before leaving the Giallorossi for Bayern in 2014.