Juventus Sign Luca Toni From Genoa On Free Deal

Juventus have announced the signing of Luca Toni who joins them on an 18 month contract...

Juventus have signed Luca Toni from Genoa on a permanent deal, the club said in a statement on Friday.

A note on their official website reads:

"Juventus Football Club communicates to have reached an agreement with Genoa CFC for the complete transfer of Luca Toni on a free deal.

"The player has signed an economic contract that will tie him to the club until June 30, 2012."

Toni, 33, leaves the Grifoni having made 16 apperances for them since his summer move there from Roma. He scored three goals whilst at Marassi.

He is likely to take the place of Fabio Quagliarella who is expected to be out for the remainder of term after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

The former Bayern Munich striker will be unveiled to the press at 16:30CET.