Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Guardian sport

Fernando Llorente joins Sevilla after two years at Italian champions Juventus

Fernando Llorente
Fernando Llorente became one of Europe’s most feared strikers during his previous spell in Spain at Athletic Bilbao. Photograph: JJ Guillen/EPA

Fernando Llorente has joined Sevilla after two years of being in and out of the side at Juventus.

The 30-year-old, who became one of the most feared strikers in Europe during his eight years at Athletic Bilbao, has returned to his home country to sign a three-year contract with the Europa League winners containing a buyout clause of €20m.

The Spain international scored 11 goals in 30 league starts for Juve last season to help the Turin giants win the domestic double of Serie A and Coppa Italia as well as finish runners-up to Barcelona in the Champions League, a game for which he was on the bench for 85 minutes.

Llorente, who had two years left on his contract with Juve, has opted to leave the club after the Italian champions strengthened their attack this summer with the arrival of Mario Mandzukic, Paulo Dybala and Simone Zaza.

He has been given the No24 shirt and will be presented to the press on Friday evening.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.