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Benatia makes move from Juventus to Al-Duhail

Juventus defender Medhi Benatia has made an €8 million (£7m/$9m) move to Qatari club Al-Duhail after two and a half seasons with the Serie A giants.

Benatia, 31, leaves Europe for the first time in his career, with Juve confirming the move on Monday.

The fee is expected to be paid in two instalments by October 2019 and may increase a further €2m, the club said in a statement.

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Juventus wished Benatia the best on Twitter, with the defender replying with his regards and hopes he can watch his former club in Madrid when they face Atletico in the Champions League last 16.