Joao Cancelo: Juventus sign Valencia defender for 拢35.5m

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Image caption, Joao Cancelo spent last season on loan at Inter Milan

Juventus have signed Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo from Valencia for 40.4 million euros (拢35.5m).

The full-back, 24, who can also play on the wing, has signed a five-year deal with the Italian champions.

Cancelo spent last season on loan at Inter Milan, scoring once in 26 Serie A games and was named in Portugal's preliminary World Cup squad.

He follows the signings of winger Douglas Costa, midfielder Emre Can and goalkeeper Mattia Perin.