Hernes joins Hebei Chi Fortune

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 7: Hebei Chi Fortune have signed Brazilian midfielder Hernes from Italian football champions Juventus for 10 million euros ($10.69 million).

The 31-year-old will receive an annual salary of more than 6 million euros ($6.40 million), Brazil’s Globo Esporte news outlet said, reports Xinhua news agency.

Hernes made 35 appearances for Juventus after his 13 million euros ($13.8 million) move from Inter Milan in August 2015. Hebei Chi Fortune’s squad also includes Argenti forward Ezequiel Lavezzi and Ivorian striker Gervinho. IANS