Juventus beat Manchester United to snap-up Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa for £35m

MANCHESTER UNITED have lost in their quest to sign Douglas Costa from Bayern Munich after Juventus snapped the winger up for £35million.

The 27-year-old has ended speculation regarding his future after agreeing a four-year deal with the Old Lady after initially joining the club on a season-long loan last summer.

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It had been reported that Jose Mourinho was ready to snap up the Brazilian international should the Serie A giants pass up the opportunity to land Costa.

But Massimiliano Allegri has acted fast to tie the ex-Skakhtar Donetsk ace down to a permanent deal ahead of the World Cup.

A statement on Juventus’ website said: “One year after joining Juventus on a temporary basis from Bayern Munich, the Brazilian now has a deal at the club lasting until 2022.

“The Bianconeri took up the option to make his services permanent following an eye-catching first season in black and white.

“During his debut campaign in Italy, Douglas Costa demonstrated an array of talents, not least his exceptional close control and pace to burn, making him a nightmare for opposition defenders dragged out wide to the touchline whenever Costa got ball to feet.”

Costa was an influential figure in Turin in his maiden campaign – chalking up six goals and 14 assists in 47 appearances in all competitions to help win a seventh consecutive Scudetto.

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He becomes Bayern‘s most expensive sale – eclipsing the £26m fee Real Madrid paid the Bundesliga side to sign Toni Kroos in 2014.

Costa is currently with the Brazilian national squad ahead of the World Cup in Russia, but missed the recent friendly win over Croatia after suffering a minor injury in training.