The Italian striker Andrea Pirlo has completed a much awaited move to MLS side New York City FC on a free transfer.

The Serie A champions, Juventus have announced their most recent departure and Major League Soccer outfit New York City FC confirmed their new arrival:

OFFICIAL: @Pirlo_official will continue his career with @NYCFC following four years at Juve: http://t.co/zcXb9HPUO3 pic.twitter.com/JSsdnlZqwu

— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) July 6, 2015

#NYCFC signs @Pirlo_official: http://t.co/h12SmW2MQI #WelcomePirlo pic.twitter.com/T2kCqkGviL

— New York City FC (@NYCFC) July 6, 2015

The 36-year-old midfielder tweeted an emotional message to his twitter account:

GRAZIE!!! pic.twitter.com/yuKLxsyYbo

— Andrea Pirlo (@Pirlo_official) July 6, 2015

Pirlo has won six Italian titles with AC Milan and Juventus, two Champions Leagues with Milan. He will play alongside Frank Lampard and David Villa at New York City FC.

If you fancy an afternoon cry, watch Juve’s incredible tribute to Andrea #Pirlo! https://t.co/gkc6WcAXtX

— 888sport (@888sport) July 6, 2015

Bienvenido Maestro @Pirlo_official!!! #WelcomePirlo!!! @NYCFC pic.twitter.com/Io9V2wlub4

— David Villa (@Guaje7Villa) July 6, 2015

@Pirlo_official I love you man, welcome to the states…

— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 6, 2015

Grazie @Pirlo_official magico e schivo per quello che hai dato e trasmesso al nostro calcio.

— Franco Baresi (@FBaresi) July 6, 2015