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Juventus have made some excellent signings in their club history. The likes of Zinedine Zidane, Michel Platini, Alessandro Del Piero and Roberto Baggio are some of the legends that have been signed by the club during the peak of their careers.
Juventus have made some shrewd signings in the last decade
Despite the Calciopoli incident in 2006, Juventus have bounced back from disappointment and have enjoyed an incredible last decade. They have been shrewd in the transfer market since then and have made some brilliant signings. They have pulled off sensational transfers at bargain prices and are the masters of free signings as they have made a habit of luring top players, who were in the last year of their contracts.
Their transfer strategy has earned them a lot of success on the pitch, with the Old Lady winning nine back-to-back Serie A titles in the last decade. They have also managed to win five Coppa Italia and as many Supercoppa titles during this time.
This continued success is largely down to the smart signings made by the club. So let's take a look at the 10 best signings made by Juventus in the last decade.
#10 Federico Chiesa
Federico Chiesa has proved to be an extremely good signing for Juventus as the winger was arguably the best player for the Bianconeri last season, scoring 15 goals and providing 11 assists in 45 games for the club.
He has scored some wonderful goals in his short time at Juventus with his screamer against Atalanta standing out of the lot. He is more direct in attack and his willingness to take on defenders and his work rate are also commendable.
The 23-year-old was also one of the best players at the recently concluded Euro 2020, scoring two goals and helping Italy win their second European championship.
Juventus will be hoping that Chiesa can continue his form and be a big player for the club in the years to come.
#9 Miralem Pjanic
Juventus purchased Miralem Pjanic from AS Roma in a €32 million deal in 2016. The new signing was bought in to replace Paul Pogba and Andrea Pirlo in midfield after their departure.
The Bosnian international did so seamlessly as he became the midfield orchestrator for the Serie A champions. He was instrumental in Juventus' success in the second-half of the last decade and became an important player for the Old Lady due to his exceptional vision and passing, while his ability from set-piece situations was excellent as well.
Pjanic made 195 appearances for Juventus, scoring 22 goals and providing 33 assists as he won several trophies during his time at the club. He was sold to Barcelona in the summer of 2020 but has been rumored to return to Juventus.
#8 Arturo Vidal
Arturo Vidal was one of the club's most important signings and played a key part in Juventus' post-Calciopoli rise. He was signed for €12.5 million from Bayer Leverkusen in 2012 and his impact was immediate.
He ran everywhere, made crucial tackles in midfield and drove into the opponents penalty area with every chance he got. He established a brilliant partnership in midfield with Andrea Pirlo and Paul Pogba and led Juventus to four back-to-back Serie A titles during his time in Turin.
Vidal played 172 games for Juventus, scoring 48 times. After spending 4 seasons at the Bianconeri, Vidal was sold to Bayern Munich in 2015 for a reported fee of €37.5 million.
#7 Sami Khedira
Juventus have been masters of free signings in recent years and Sami Khedira was one of them. Khedira was at the peak of his powers when he arrived in Turin and had just won the 2014 World Cup with Germany and was playing regular football at Real Madrid.
The German replaced Andrea Pirlo in midfield and became a key cog in several of Juventus' Serie A league and cup wins and featured regularly under Allegri.
He played more than 150 games during his five-and-a-half years at the club before injuries slowed the German midfielder and he eventually moved to Hertha BSC at the start of 2021.
#6 Juan Cuadrado
After his failed move to Chelsea, Juan Cuadrado returned to Serie A on loan at Juventus in 2015. He settled well in Turin and was a regular feature in the side that season, winning the league with the club.
Cuadrado returned on loan to the Bianconeri the following season before becoming one of their permanent signings in 2017. Since then, the Colombian has made 144 appearances for the club and has been a key part of the side in recent years.
Initially the 33-year-old played as a right winger but under the management of Andre Pirlo last season, he was shifted to the right-back position where he performed extremely well and even featured in the Serie A team of the season.
#5 Alex Sandro
Alex Sandro is another of the 2015 signings to feature in Juventus' best transfers in the last decade. The left-back arrived in Turin from Porto for €26 million.
The Brazilian, who can also set-up attacks on the flanks, quickly established himself as an integral part of Massimiliano Allegri's side. He went on to make 22 appearances in his debut season with the Bianconeri and also won the Scudetto.
One of the few Brazilian signings made by Juventus, Sandro has been a mainstay in the team and has gone on to make more than 200 appearances for the club and has won multiple major honors during his time in Turin.
#4 Paulo Dybala
Paulo Dybala's signing is probably one of the best Juventus have made in the history of the club. There were plenty of clubs after the Palermo youngster in 2015 but Juventus were quick to sign him for a reported fee of around €40 million.
Since then, Dybala has been an integral part of Juve's setup. Dybala can play a wider role and can also operate as a number 10. His versatility makes him a great asset for the Italian side as he provides a constant goal threat for the opposition.
Dybala has played more than 250 games for the club so far and has scored 104 goals in the process while winning several major titles, including five Serie A championships.
The Argentine signing has formed a formidable partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo upfront since the latter's arrival in 2018. Though he did have a disappointing 2020/21 season, Dybala will be hoping that Massimiliano Allegri's arrival can help him get back to his best.
#3 Paul Pogba
Another one of the excellent free signings made by Juventus, it was in Turin that Paul Pogba became the player that he is today. Despite his potential, the midfielder wasn't able to nail down a regular starting spot at Manchester United and decided to leave on a free transfer to Juventus in 2012.
It did not take long for the Frenchman to showcase his abilities at Juventus, helping them win the Scudetto in his debut campaign before winning the Golden Boy award in 2013.
He formed a brilliant partnership with Arturo Vidal and Andrea Pirlo in midfield and established himself as one of the most talented midfielders in Europe, helping Juventus to unparalleled success in Italy.
His impact in Turin was such that Gianluigi Buffon compared him to legends like Michael Platini and Zinedine Zidane. During his four years in Italy, the French signing made 183 appearances for Juventus, scoring 34 goals and setting up 40 more. He returned to Manchester United in 2016 but has not been able to hit the same heights since then.
#2 Cristiano Ronaldo
The internet went wild when Juventus announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid for a fee of €100 million in 2018. He is still widely regarded as one of the best to play the game and was going strong as a 33-year-old when signing for Juventus.
Ronaldo played a key part in Juventus' 2018-19 title-winning season and became the first player to win league titles in England, Spain and Italy. His display in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, when he pulled Juventus from the jaws of defeat to send them to the quarter-finals, will long be cherished by the Bianconeri fans.
The €100 million signing has continued to break records in Turin and has scored 104 goals in 137 matches for Juventus till date. Ronaldo's signing not only helped Juventus on the field, but also helped them increase their social media following, their fan-following across the globe and also increased the financial windfall arriving due to sponsorships and merchandise sales enabling them to make more high profile signings.
Juventus did pay the highest transfer fee for a single player by any Italian club to sign Ronaldo in an attempt to win the Champions League, but they have not been able to achieve that target so far. However, the club will be hoping that the return of Massimiliano Allegri will help Ronaldo & Co. to fight for the Champions League next season.
#1 Andrea Pirlo
One of the best free signings in the history of the game, Juventus snapped up Andrea Pirlo immediately following the expiry of his contract at AC Milan in 2011. What a signing it proved to be for the Bianconeri.
Pirlo's impact was such that he absolutely dominated midfield for Juventus and led them to an undefeated season in Serie A. He even capped off the season by spurring Italy into the final of Euro 2012.
The midfielder, despite being in his thirties, was still at the top of his game, dictating the tempo from the deep-lying role, allowing the likes of Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal to venture forward. He also scored some spectacular goals along the way.
Pirlo went on to make 164 appearances for Juventus, scoring 22 goals and assisting a further 38 before moving on to MLS in 2015. During his time in Turin, the midfielder was a fan favorite and earned himself the nickname Il Professore (the professor).
Pirlo returned to manage Juventus in 2020 but was sacked in the summer following a fourth-placed finish in Serie A.
