from Bayern Munich to a permanent deal worth
€17million.
Benatia initially moved to the Serie A champions
on a temporary basis ahead of this season, and
has since made 18 appearances across all
competitions.
He has agreed a deal until June 2020, with the fee
to be paid to Bayern over two years.
With Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Barzagli and
Leonardo Bonucci forming Juve's fearsome first-
choice back three, Benatia has had to settle for a
marginal role as the club fight for the treble of
Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League.
"I'm delighted," Benatia said. "Ever since arriving
here I always had plans to stay. I didn't want to
return to Bayern or go anywhere else.
"This is a very positive day for me and I hope the
future will be full of great moments.
"I'm happy and I hope that next season I'll have
even more opportunities to play because there
won't be the Aftrica Cup of Nations."
On Sunday, Benatia will face old club Roma, where
a win will see Juve claim a record-breaking sixth
successive Scudetto and what the Old Lady hopes
will be the first leg of a remarkable treble.
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