Turin: Italian football champions Juventus have announced the historic signing of Napoli's Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain in a five-year deal for a third most costliest transfer fee of 90 million euros ($98.9 million).

"Juventus Football Club can confirm that it has purchased the registration rights of Gonzalo Higuain for 90 million euros, payable in two financial years," the Serie A giants said in a statement on Tuesday.