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Udinese have signed defensive midfielder Willians from Flamengo paving the way for Kwadwo Asamoah�s exit. Asamoah has been linked with a move to Juventus and could seal a deal by the end of this week. Willians� arrival at Stadio Friuli is significant to sell the Ghana midfielder to the Serie A champions Juventus. The Brazilian, who earned the name �Pitbull� because of his tenacity in the middle of the park, began his career with Santo Andre but has spent the past three years at Flamengo. Willians� signing comes just under a fortnight after Udinese announced the acquisition of Caen centre-half Thomas Heurtaux. Udinese finished third in Serie A in 2011-12, and will compete in the Champions League qualification play-off round for a second consecutive year.