Transfer information from Juve: Serie A champions have managed a "big blow" by winning the Arsenal Ramsey – Baresi

Aaron Ramsey's signing by Juventus has been hailed as a "big blow" by former Italian star, Franco Baresi, who does not see the Arsenal man having difficulty to adapt to life in Italy.

Ramsey should end an 11-year stay at the Gunners and advance to Serie A champions when his contract expires this summer. The midfielder has signed a four-year contract with the Italian squad and will team up with personalities such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci with the champions of Italy.

Salaries were not disclosed, but Goal understands that Ramsey will earn 7 million euros (plus 6 million pounds sterling), plus bonuses per year.

Baresi sees in the match a brilliant success for a club that has dominated the league in recent years.

"I saw him play, he's obviously an excellent player," he told the BBC.

"I think Juve really did a great job and I'm sure he'll be able to adapt to Italian football."

Baresi, who has won six league titles in Italy, praised Juventus' transfer activities, but Milan legend also hopes their dominance in Italy will not last.

His former group occupies 24 points in the fourth place of the standings and hopes to have a spot in the Champions League the next term, although he faces a daunting challenge from Roma, the United States. Inter and Lazio.

And Baresi said it's tough opponents to make the necessary improvements to challenge Juventus at the top of the league, as qualifying for the Champions League is essential to sustaining growth.

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"Juventus have been Serie A holders in recent years, so it's important to see what other teams can do to develop," Baresi said.

"Teams like Inter, Rome, Milan, Lazio and Naples are definitely developing.

"Qualifiers for the Champions League will be very important to Milan this year – they are bringing in money, investment opportunities and chances to progress, so it's important."