Gunners defender makes Serie A switch

Juventus have signed Armand Traore on a season-loan deal from Arsenal, the Serie A club has confirmed.

The French left-back joins Juve hours before the end of the transfer window.

A statement from the club read: "Juventus have strengthened their left flank with the arrival of Armand Traore."

It continued: "The player arrives on loan for the 2010-11 campaign."

The 20-year-old made nine league appearances for the Gunners last term.

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