Will Sami Khedira Prove To Be a Good Signing?

As most fans of the Bianconeri are already aware, midfielder Sami Khedira has recently completed his signing to Juventus from Spanish giants, Real Madrid. With Pirlo leaving, he will most likely serve as a replacement for the Italian Legend, and the 28-year-old German definitely has big shoes to fill. Although he does not exactly serve as a deep-lying player, he will offer Juventus better protection in front of the back line. Many question whether or not he will prove to be a great signing for Juventus, but I for one think that he will. Khedira will be slotted alongside an already star-studded midfield that includes the likes of Marchisio, Vidal, and Pogba (assuming that the latter does not get sold this summer). He will most likely serve as the team's holding midfielder, as that was his role on Sttutgart, Real Madrid, and the German National Team. Sami Khedira offers many exceptional qualities that few other holding midfielders can match. The German international posses great tackling ability, stamina, tactical awareness, and aerial ability. He will surely add great protection in front of an already strong Juventus backline, and he will allow for the more creative players, such as Pogba, Vidal, and Marchisio freedom to attack and score goals. Although Khedira is an exceptional talent, he is not without a few flaws in his game. Firstly, Khedira's goal-scoring is not exactly the greatest. When compared to other central midfielders, such as Vidal, De Rossi, Gerrard, and Wesley Sneijder, Khedira is rather poor. The former Real Madrid man has only notched up 6 goals in over 100 appearances for Real Madrid. He also does not seem to contribute with a lot of assists, and his technical skills are not the greatest when compared such central midfielders, such as the man that he replacing, Andrea Pirlo. However, as a defensive midfielder, there are very holding midfielders that can match Khedira's ability. He also has the same winning mentality that is suitable when playing for a team like Juventus. Having won various titles with Stuttgart and Real Madrid, and also having been a World Cup winner with Germany, Khedira will definitely act as leader both on the pitch and in the locker room.