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TURIN, Italy — Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz is Thiago Motta's first big signing at Juventus. The Turin club announces Sunday that it's paying a 50 million euro transfer fee for Luiz. The midfielder is currently playing for Brazil at the Copa America. He signed a five-year contract. Motta coached Bologna to a Champions League spot then was named Juventus coach after Massimiliano Allegri was fired. Luiz joins Juventus from Aston Villa. He scored 22 goals and provided 24 assists in 204 appearances for the English club.
