Official: "Juventus" acquired defender A. Ogbonna from the "Torino" club © EuroFootball.com

Italian champions have added a talented defender to their ranks.

Turin's "Juventus" club officially announced the acquisition of "Torino" defender Angelo Ogbonna for 13 million euros.

On Thursday morning, the 25-year-old footballer arrived at the club's headquarters, successfully underwent a medical examination, and signed a three-year contract.

"Juventus" committed to pay the 13 million euros in installments over the next three years. The sales contract also includes an additional 2 million euros for the player's personal achievements.

A. Ogbonna, who can play in central and full-back positions, signed a five-year contract with a salary of 1.7 million euros.

The player, who emerged from the "Torino" club's youth academy, has played a total of 124 official matches for the "bulls" and scored one goal.