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Juventus sign Argentina striker Higuain from Napoli

Juventus sign Argentina striker Higuain from Napoli

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

FILE - Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain celebrates his goal against the United States during a Copa America Centenario soccer semifinal in Houston, on June 21, 2016. Photo: AP

TURIN: Italian champion Juventus says it has signed Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain from Serie A rival Napoli for 90 million euros ($99 million). Juventus said in a statement Tuesday that the 28-year-old Higuain has signed a five-year contract with the Turin club and that the transfer fee would be paid over a two-year period. Higuain joined Napoli from Real Madrid in 2013 and went on to score 71 goals in 104 matches in Serie A for the southern club. His 36 goals last season helped Napoli finish second behind Juventus.