Luis Suarez's move to Juventus in the 'final stages' with star set to team up with Ronaldo

Lionel Messi-Luis Suarez duo at Barcelona wreaked havoc in Spain and Europe over past six seasons, laying waste to many a defence. However, duo's time toger at Camp u will end soon with Uruguayan set to join Serie A champions Juventus in next few days. A deal is said to be in final st of negotiations. 

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Luis Suarez to Juventus all but done

According to a report by Sport, Suarez has agreed to join Juventus this transfer window. A two-season deal has been accepted by Uruguayan international that will see him earn €9.8 million ($11.5 million) a year. striker has a contract with Barcelona that binds him until 2021. However, appointment of Ronald Koeman has brought about several changes at club. 

Koeman reportedly informed Suarez he is surplus to requirements at Camp u over a brief phone call, one that left Suarez enrd. However, Uruguayan is likely to extricate his contract in Barcelona in order to facilitate a move to Serie A. Barcelona also have a good working relationship with Juventus, courtesy of that Miralem Pjanic-Arthur Melo swap deal. Koeman is eyeing Lyon's Memphis Depay as Suarez's replacement, according to reports in Spain. 

same Sport report suggests that Barcelona will follow a similar transfer model as was seen during Ivan Rakitic transfer to Sevilla. Croatian midfielder's fee involved a lesser amount but also included several d-ons that will be based on Croat's performance. 

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Luis Suarez to replace Gonzalo Higuain in Turin

Meanwhile, Andre Pirlo is keen on roping in Barcelona striker this transfer window. Pirlo, who was appointed recently after sacking of Maurizio Sarri has informed Higuain he is t a part of his plans going forward. Higuain's nt is currently in Italy to facilitate an amicable parting of ways. Pirlo believes Suarez could pair well with club talisman Cristia Ronaldo after departure of Higuain. 

Bianconeri are keen on succeeding in Champions League after failing in competition previous two terms. dition of Suarez in squ will bring about valuable experience up front and could pose a potent goalscoring threat coupled with Paulo Dybala's playmaking skills. Suarez's arrival will also go a long way in freeing up Ronaldo to perform or duties. Last season, Dybala and Ronaldo played most key passes in Juventus side. Suarez's arrival, refore, will free up Ronaldo to do what he does best - break goalscoring records. 

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Luis Suarez  third-highest scorer for Barcelona on his way out 

Suarez truly lived up to hype at Barcelona since his transfer from Liverpool in 2014. Having netted 198 goals in 283 appearances, Uruguayan international is third in Barcelona's historic list of all-time top goalscorers, next to Messi and Cesar. While his goalscoring exploits may have slowed down in recent seasons, Suarez believes he has a couple more years left at top and could, in a remarkable turn of events, play those years alongside Cristia Ronaldo. 

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