Fernando Llorente joins Sevilla on a free transfer from Juventus

Sevilla have confirmed the signing of Fernando Llorente from Juventus on a free transfer.

The Spanish international striker has signed a three-year contract with a €20 million buyout clause, Sevilla announced on their official website.

.@llorentefer19, a striker made for this #SevillaFC side pic.twitter.com/yYgRPZymw7

— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) August 27, 2015

Llorente joined Juventus on a free transfer from Athletic Bilbao in 2013, scoring 27 goals in 92 games in all competitions for the Italian side. and went on to win back-to-back Serie A titles, as well as playing a role as they reached the UEFA Champions League final last season. However, he has seen his first-team opportunities limited by the arrivals of Alvaro Morata, Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala over the past two summers.

Sevilla were in need of attacking reinforcements after the sale of Carlos Bacca to AC Milan.

Gameiro, speaking prior to the completion of the deal, told reporters: "If he comes it will be good for the team because we have a lot of games in different competitions this season and we need a good squad."

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