Juventus have announced the signing of Alberto Costa from Vitoria Guimaraes on a permanent transfer.
The 22-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract to keep him at the club until June 2029 in a deal worth €12.5 million.
Costa has made 21 appearances for Vitoria this season and provided three assists for the club in ten games in the Primeira Liga. He is also one of only four defenders to have provided at least two assists in a single match in the league this season.
At the other end of the pitch, among defenders born from 2003 onwards, only Pedro Gomes (34) and Alvaro Carreras (33) have attempted more tackles than Alberto Costa (24).
Following the long-term injuries to Bremer and Juan Cabal earlier this season, Thiago Motta has now taken a step towards strengthening his defence, with Danilo also reportedly closing in on an exit after falling from favour.
Juventus are also rumored to be close to signing Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain as they look to improve in the second half of a season that has already seen them register thirteen draws in twenty games.