Juventus complete signing of youngster Albin Ekdal

May 25, 2008

Breaking transfer news are out from Italy and it has been reported that Swedish youngster Albin Ekdal has completed his move to Italian giants Juventus.

It has also been reported that the 18 year-old joins Juventus from Swedish club Brommapojkarna for £500,000 and has signed a four-year deal that will keep him at Juventus until 2012.

Ekdal has expressed his happiness and said that he is very proud to be able to wear the shirt of Juventus. Ekdal also added that this move will be an important experience in the development of his career. The youngster also added that he will have the opportunity to train with many champions and that he cannot wait to start.

Juventus director of sport Alessio Secco told journalists the reason Juventus signed Ekdal is becuse Ekdal is young and a very promising player. Secco also added that the signing of Ekdal is part of Juventus’ project, which focuses on the promotion of youngsters.

Secco also added that Juventus is happy that the player chose to wear the colours of Juventus. The director of sports also went on to say that Albin Ekdal will be an important player, who will contribute to the construction of the future of Juventus.

BIO

Full name: Albin Ekdal
Date of birth: July 28, 1989
Place of birth: Bromma, Sweden
Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position: Attacking Midfielder
Current club: Juventus
Number: 34