‘I can be Juve’s new Nedved.’ The words of new €15 million signing Milos Krasic as he finally sealed his dream move to Turin from CSKA Moscow. After one of the most protracted transfer sagas of the summer comes to an end, the Bianconeri finally have their man and with several comparisons already being drawn to our legendary Czech magician, it looks like it might turn out to be a very astute signing.

Krasic arrives in Turin ©Getty Images

After almost six months of negotiations and breakdowns in talks, Krasic arrives in Turin hungry for success. The Serbian international who featured in the World Cup, showed glimpses of what he can produce despite Serbia falling at the group stages and now joins a list of new faces at the Stadio Olimpico this summer. Having been part of a successful CSKA side which lifted back-to-back UEFA Cups, Krasic has been courted by several of Europe’s elite clubs but has always maintained he had his heart set on a move to Turin.

Beppe Marotta and Gigi Del Neri have left the door open for further signings before the transfer window closes, but one can’t help but think this will be the most important arrival at Juve ahead of the new season. The question remains how the new coach will fit his new influx of stars into a starting XI, with Jorge Martinez, Simone Pepe and now Krasic all fighting for places on either wing. Of course then you have the likes of Mauro Camoranesi who may still be at the club come the end of the month if he fails in his bid to find a new club.

This week also saw the return of Alberto Aquilani to Serie A, with the former Roma midfield-general joining from Liverpool on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy. Aquilani may prove to be a great signing, with Felipe Melo struggling to really re-create his best form in a Bianconeri shirt, and no real deep-lying midfield playmaker in the side, the Roman will be another option for Del Neri.

Following a successful night where Juve overcame AC Milan in the Berlusconi Cup on penalties, let us hope that Alex Del Piero will be lifting a few more trophies come the end of the season. Comparisons can be drawn with Manchester City (on a much smaller scale of course), in that with several new faces joining the club, it may take time for them to settle and play as a unit. Individuals rarely bring success single-handedly, but with this quality and Del Neri’s ability to create a winning mentality and tremendous team spirit, Juve will hope to launch a serious bid of winning silverware this term. The early signs are promising, but I seem to remember the Bianconeri having a decent start to the season last year...