ROME, July 20 (Reuters) - Juventus midifelder Stephen Appiah has joined Turkish club Fenerbahce for eight million euros ($9.66 million), Juventus confirmed on Wednesday.

In a statement, Juventus said the fee would be paid in eight instalments every six months.

Ghana captain Appiah, was put up for sale last week after Italian champions Juventus signed midfielder Patrick Vieira from Arsenal for 20 million euros.