Benedikt Howedes is “pretty overwhelmed” after signing for Juventus, calling them “one of the five biggest clubs in the world.”
The Schalke 04 defender completed his transfer this evening, signing a contract to June 2020, initially on loan for €3.5m with option to buy for another €13m.
That will become an obligation if he makes 25 appearances this season.
Benedikt Howedes is “pretty overwhelmed” after signing for Juventus, calling them “one of the five biggest clubs in the world.”
The Schalke 04 defender completed his transfer this evening, signing a contract to June 2020, initially on loan for €3.5m with option to buy for another €13m.
That will become an obligation if he makes 25 appearances this season.
“My first emotions were pretty overwhelmed, I mean this is such a big club and Turin is also a very nice city,” World Cup winner Howedes told JTV.
“I talked to (fellow Germany international) Sami Khedira before I came here and he only said you have to come because it’s so wonderful. The first day, the sun is shining and that means a lot. It’s a great day for me.
“For me, Juventus is one of the biggest clubs in the world, one of the five biggest, and they are very successful in the last couple of years and I want to be part of it, to do my job here, to be successful in future and do my best.
“I’m a multi-functional player in defence, I can play in the centre, left or right-back. I have a good header in attack, in defence I’m strong in the tackle and I think those are my strongest qualities.
“I am super proud to play for Juventus and will do my very best to play a great season.”