Rio de Janeiro : Hebei China Fortune have signed Brazilian midfielder Hernanes from Italian football champions Juventus for 10 million euros ($10.69 million).

The 31-year-old will receive an annual salary of more than 6 million euros ($6.40 million), Brazil's Globo Esporte news outlet said, reports Xinhua news agency.

Hernanes made 35 appearances for Juventus after his 13 million euros ($13.8 million) move from Inter Milan in August 2015.

Hebei China Fortune's squad also includes Argentina forward Ezequiel Lavezzi and Ivorian striker Gervinho.

--IANS