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'Thanks for everything' - Juventus bid Medhi Benatia farewell

Juventus have sent their best wishes to Medhi Benatia upon the completion of the defender's move to Qatar Stars League outfit Al Duhail in an €8 million deal.

The 31-year-old leaves the Allianz Stadium after a successful stay that spanned across two-and-a-half seasons where he won two Serie A and two Coppa Italia titles and one SuperCoppa Italia.

Having found playing time limited, with just five appearances in the Italian top-flight this term, Benatia has opted to team up with the second-placed team in the Qatari top-flight.

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The club announced that Al Duhail are expected to pay the €8 million fee in two instalments.

"Juventus salutes Benatia after two and a half seasons together," read the club statement.

"A great ability to always respond to the call, to do it with high-level performances and scoring goals that have earned a Cup. 

"For all this we sincerely thank Benatia, wishing him the best for his professional future."

After impressing on loan in the 2016-17 campaign, Benatia made a permanent move to Turin from Bayern Munich n June 2017 and was a core member of their defensive set-up.

His contribution was notable during last season's Coppa Italia final against AC Milan where he scored a brace that handed Massimiliano Allegri's side a 4-1 win over the San Siro outfit.

Benatia scored three goals in 40 Serie A appearances, two goals in six cup outings and played 14 games for the Old Lady in the Uefa Champions League.

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