Wolfsburg: 'Diego is our player' Thursday 26 August, 2010
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Wolfsburg director Dieter Hoeness has announced that Juventus man “Diego can consider himself one of our players.”
The negotiations sped up rapidly over the last couple of days after initially collapsing and the Brazilian underwent his medical this morning.
“Diego can consider himself one of our players,” said general manager Hoeness.
“We are well on the way to completing the deal, but the formalities are still missing.”
Coach Steve McClaren also commented on the imminent arrival of Diego.
“I will be happy to train him. He could make his debut this weekend against Mainz.”
It’s reported Juventus will receive €15 or €16m plus another €2m if Wolfsburg qualify for the Champions League.
Diego is set to sign a four-year contract worth €6m per season.
FI