Thiago Motta closes in on move to rivals Juventus

Bologna have confirmed that Thiago Motta will not renew his contract at the club, as he closes on a reported move to rivals Juventus. The former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder has been in hot demand recently, after leading Bologna to a historic place in the Champions League next season. In a statement, they said: 'This morning Thiago Motta informed the club of his intention not to renew his contract with Bologna FC 1909.