Juve's Poulsen purchase casts doubt on Alonso move from Liverpool

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Sevilla star Poulsen underwent a medical today before signing a four-year contract, the Turin club confirmed.

The 28-year-old cost around £7.8million after impressing during his two seasons in the Primera Liga.

Turin-bound: Christian Poulsen (right) during a Denmark training session

Alonso, who plays a similar role to Poulsen, was reportedly a £14million target for Juve.

Poulsen will be formally unveiled later in the week but has already expressed his delight at joining the Italian giants.

'I cannot wait to begin my adventure with Juventus,' he said. 'I know I will be able to earn the confidence of my new fans.'

Juve's decision to sign Poulsen was received with mixed emotions by the club's fans, as the player is remembered for the controversy that struck Italy in Euro 2004.

Poulsen was spat on by Italy's Francesco Totti during the sides' 0-0 draw in the competition, an incident which was captured by Danish television and which resulted in the Roma playmaker receiving a three-match ban.