Rome - Brazilian playmaker Diego has signed a five-year contract with Serie A side Juventus in a move from Werder Bremen, both clubs confirmed on Tuesday.

Juve said on their website that they will pay a transfer fee of 24.5 million euros (34.2 million dollars).

Diego Ribas da Cunha, 24, is expected to earn 3.5 million euros per season.

"I'm enthusiastiv about Juventus and proud to become part of such a prestigious club, which I have dreamt of since I was boy," Diego said on Juve's website.

"After the experiences in Portugal and in the (German) Bundesliga I can measure myself with a football of very high level, in a very difficult and competitive league."

Diego came to Bremen in 2006 for 6 million euros from Portuguese club Porto and was rated the best midfielder in the Bundesliga.

His original contract was until 2011, but he will now play his last match for the Northern German UEFA Cup runners-up on Saturday in the German cup final against Bayer Leverkusen.

Diego underwent the mandatory medical in Turin on Monday and the same day both clubs finalized the deal. (dpa)