It's been rumored for a while - but now it's clear.

The Italian big club Juventus recruits Manuel Locatelli from Sassuolo.

The 23-year-old initially made a good effort for Italy in the European Championships and then had to crown his championship with a gold.

The midfielder, with 15 A-internationals on his account, was brought up in Milan, but he left the red-black club in 2018. Last year he scored four goals and three assists in 34 games for Sassuolo.

Juventus start the Serie A season on Sunday, then against Udinese.