Stephan Lichtsteiner to complete Juventus move this week

The agent of Lazio defender Stephan Lichtsteiner is confident that his client will become a Juventus player this week despite differences between the two clubs over his transfer fee.

The Swiss right-back has long been on the radar of the Old Lady and his agent, Federico Pastorello, revealed earlier this month that Lazio and Juve had reached an agreement.

(Left) Lichtsteiner

Although Lazio president Claudio Lotito claims that Juventus have to pay the €12 million release (£10.6m) clause in his contract, which the Turin outfit are seemingly hesitant to meet, Pastorello believes an official announcement will be made in the coming days.

"This week I expect Lichtsteiner to join Juventus,” he told Radio Mana Mana. "I can confirm that there is a small difference between the clubs over an agreement, but I hope and believe a deal will be made."

Lichtsteiner, 27, joined Lazio from Lille in 2008 and has established himself as one of the best players in his position in Serie A.