By Diyar Guldogan

ANKARA

German international footballer of Turkish origin Emre Can began his medical tests ahead of a free transfer move to Italian giants Juventus.

"Emre Can has begun his Juventus medical ahead of a proposed move to the Bianconeri. The Germany international is currently undergoing routine tests at J|Medical," according to Juventus' website.

The 24-year-old midfielder had 14 goals and 12 assists in 167 club appearances for Premier League side Liverpool.

Emre Can's contract with Liverpool ends on June 30.

Before his four-year spell at Liverpool, Emre Can played for Germany's Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich.