Barca sign Zambrotta and Thuram

More transfers from Juventus....

The latest news is that Italy defender Gianluca Zambrotta and France defender Lilian Thuram have moved to Barcelona. Zambrotta, 29, has agreed a four-year contract while 34-year-old Thuram has negotiated a two-year deal. Spanish media have reported that Barca will pay 14 million euros (£11million) for the Italian and five million for the Frenchman.

Zambrotta (58 caps) is versatile and can play on either side of the defence while Thuram (121 caps) can play in the centre of defence or right back. Both have won four league titles with Juventus and are key members of the team.

Their addition will no doubt boost the Barcelona defence and is a strong indication of their desire to hold on to the Primera Liga title despite Real Madrid's challenge.