Juventus bids farewell to Benatia

Juventus, through the official site and accounts on social networking sites, has renounced the Moroccan player Mahdi Benatia, announcing his departure for the Qatari club Al-Duhail.

"Juventus and Mehdi Benatia have split after the Moroccan defender has joined Qatari club Al-Duhail," said the Italian champion in a statement.

According to the statement of the old lady, Benatia will be transferred to the Qatari club Al-Duhail for an amount of 8 million euros, which will be paid by the latter in two installments before October 2019. Transfer fees may increase by 2 million euros if the specific conditions are fulfilled during the term of the contract.

Benatia arrived at Juventus in July 2016. He had a good start thanks to his defensive and physical strength and improved his mood. He played 40 games in Serie A and scored three goals, most recently in a decisive match against his former club, Roma, in December 2017.

The leader of the Atlas Lions participated in 14 Champions League matches and many other competitions, including the Scudetto, Italy and Super Cup, winning 42% of the defeats of the Moroccan defender to 71%.

At the end of his speech, Juventus wished Benettiia to make his new trip, insisting on leaving the bench, under the guidance of his coach Mbadimiliano Alegre, although he achieved a remarkable performance. last season. The return of Leonardo Bonocci His position in the team.