Romulo to Juventus?

Romulo Orestes is set to put pen to paper with the Turin giants Juventus this week after catching their eye in an impressive 2013-14 campaign.

The 27-year-old, who has one cap for Italy, currently plays for Verona in the Serie A as a midfielder or right back. He was also included in the 30-man squad in the Italian World Cup squad but missed out a spot in the final 23-man team.

Marotta revealed at a press conference on Thursday: "Romulo between today and tomorrow will be a Juventus player, his agent will be here tomorrow in Turin to close."

Brazil-born Romulo's representative, Alex Firminio, also confirmed that the former Fiorentina man is on his way to Juve.

"It is virtually a done deal with Juventus," Alex Firminio told Calcio News. "We are delighted and want to thank everyone at Verona for believing in him.