Gonzalo Higuain marked his start in white and black stripes in a fantastic fashion as he came off the bench to score the winner on his Juventus debut, as the Italian champions battled to a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina on Saturday.
The Argentine striker joined the Turin side for £75.3m from Napoli in July and finished from close range in the 75th minute after coming on as a sub.
Despite beginning without their big-name signings, Juventus seized the initiative late in the first half when Sami Khedira rose highest to nod home Giorgio Chiellini’s cross.
Higuain was then introduced in the 66th minute, but his first appearance in Bianconeri colours did not begin as expected as Nikola Kalinic pulled Fiorentina level with a brilliant header – one of their first meaningful attempts on goal.
That only set up the stage for Higuain to make his decisive contribution, however, as the striker got on the end of a loose ball in the 75th minute to stab home to the joy of the home crowd.
Meanwhile, Roma won 4-0 at the other end to remain top on goal difference.