Alonso switch in question?
Xabi Alonso’s proposed move from Liverpool to Juventus could be in doubt after the Italian giants completed the signing of Danish midfielder Christian Poulsen.
Sevilla star Poulsen underwent a medical today before signing a four-year contract, the Turin club confirmed.
The 28-year-old cost around £7.8m after impressing during his two seasons in the Primera Liga.
Alonso, who plays a similar role to Poulsen, was reportedly a £14m target for Juve.
Poulsen will be formally unveiled later in the week but has already expressed his delight at joining the Italian giants.
“I cannot wait to begin my adventure with Juventus,” he said. “I know I will be able to earn the confidence of my new fans.”
Juve’s decision to sign Poulsen was received with mixed emotions by the club’s fans, as the player is remembered for the controversy that struck Italy in Euro 2004.
Poulsen was spat on by Italy’s Francesco Totti during the sides’ 0-0 draw in the competition, an incident which was captured by Danish television and which resulted in the Roma playmaker receiving a three-match ban.
