It is now confirmed: Edon Zhegrova will join Juventus, becoming the newest signing of the Italian giants.
The Kosovar forward moves from Lille, with the French club set to earn around €20 million from the transfer. Zhegrova himself is expected to receive an annual salary of about €2.5 million per season.
Rama Reacts as a Juventus Fan
The news sparked excitement not only among fans in Kosovo and Albania, but also from Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, a well-known Juventus supporter.
Posting on Facebook, Rama celebrated Zhegrova’s move with enthusiasm:
“Go, eagle! The wild eagle for the black-and-white history.”
For Rama, the transfer combined political pride with personal passion, as he has often expressed his admiration for the Turin-based club.