Diego joined the German outfit for a transfer fee of €15.5m. Wolfsburg released a statement on their official site, which was quoted as saying:
“Contract until 2014: Diego’s transfer is perfect. The transfer of the Brazilian, Diego Ribas da Cunha, to VfL Wolfsburg is perfect. On Thursday, Diego signed a four-year contract to June 30, 2014. The midfielder returns from Juventus to the Bundesliga, where he played from 2006 to 2009 with Werder Bremen.”
Juventus also confirmed the player’s switch. A statement on the Italian club’s official website read:
“Juventus declares to have finalized an agreement with VfL Wolfsburg GmbH for the permanent transfer of Da Cunha Diego for an income of €15.5 fully payable once the player has signed his contract.”
Speaking to Kicker, Diego declared:
“I’m happy to be back in the German Bundesliga. Thank you. This could be a victorious year. A year in which we will achieve great things and qualify for Europe.
“I think that the league is long, and I hope that my return is a sign for it. I hope I can spread enough joy as I did for Werder Bremen.”
This weekend, the German Bundesliga continues. Wolfsburg will play against Mainz, Werder Bremen will play against FC Koln, while Bayern Munchen will be away to Kaiserslautern.
Go on the German Bundesliga TV Schedules and Live Streaming page for more details.
