Juventus complete Howedes signing

Juventus have signed Benedikt Howedes from Schalke on an initial loan deal, with the option to buy next year.

The Germany international has joined for the remainder of the season, with the Serie A champions paying a fee of €3.5m.

They have the option to make Howedes' move permanent from July 1 in 2018 for an additional €13m, which could rise to €16m. This deal will be activated automatically if he makes at least 25 appearances for the club this term.

Howedes completed his medical in Turin on Tuesday after flying in from Germany.