Deschamps to pick up Poulsen

Christian Poulsen is ready to leave Juventus so he can work with Didier Deschamps at Marseille.

The midfielder has been told in no uncertain terms that he is not a part of new boss Ciro Ferrara’s plans.

He had turned down a move to Turkish side Fenerbhaçe last week and was linked with an unlikely £13m swoop by European Champions Barcelona.

It is reported in Italy and France this afternoon that Juve have reached an agreement with Marseille to hand over the Danish international.

The French club will pay approximately £7m to take Poulsen to Ligue 1 under the guidance of former Juventus Coach Deschamps.

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