Bernardeschi completes medicals ahead of Juventus move

Fiorentina's versatile footballer Federico Bernardeschi on Monday underwent medical tests here ahead of his proposed move to Juventus.

Juventus announced via their Twitter handle that the 23-year-old Italian international completed his medical tests in the afternoon.

According to media reports, Juventus will pay Fiorentina around $45 million to buy the wide forward.

English clubs Chelsea and Manchester United had also been heavily linked with the player, who scored 13 goals in the 2016-17 season.

A product of Fiorentina academy, Bernardeschi has played three seasons for his childhood club.

He is known as a creative and technically gifted player who can play in multiple attacking positions.

--IANS

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