TURIN, Italy - Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week.

Juventus says the procedure to remove cartilage from the Ghana international's knee will be carried out Tuesday in Barcelona.

Asamoah has had persistent pain in his knee and it isn't clear how long he'll be out.

Asamoh has played in six of 12 Serie A matches.