In this July 11, 2021 photo, Italy's midfielder Manuel Locatelli holds the goal net after Italy won the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England at the Wembley Stadium in London. (CARL RECINE / POOL / AFP)

TURIN, Italy - Manuel Locatelli, one of Italy’s standout performers in their Euro 2020 success, has completed a loan move to Juventus from Sassuolo, the Turin side said on Wednesday.

Manuel Locatelli scored twice in Italy’s 3-0 group stage win over Switzerland to help secure a last-16 berth for the eventual champions

The deal includes a 37.5 million euro (US$40.94 million) - including add-ons - obligation to buy at the end of the 2022-23 season, subject to certain conditions.

“Manuel is an absolute quality and security in midfield, bringing a level of class that few have. The giant steps he has made in the top-flight, after a period at Atalanta and Milan’s youth teams, only confirms this,” Juventus said in a statement.

The Lecce-born midfielder, 23, scored twice in Italy’s 3-0 group stage win over Switzerland to help secure a last-16 berth for the eventual champions.

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He has scored three times for Italy in 15 appearances.

Juventus endured a difficult campaign last season, with the defending champions finishing fourth under rookie coach Andrea Pirlo, leading to Massimiliano Allegri returning to take over as coach for a second spell.

They begin their 2021-22 Serie A season at Udinese on Sunday.