Juventus sign Camoranesi from Verona
Friday, July 12, 2002
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Italian champions Juventus FC today signed Mauro Camoranesi from Hellas-Verona FC.
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Italian first division Champions Juventus FC today signed Argentina midfield player Mauro Camoranesi from Hellas-Verona FC.
Four-year deal
The 25-year-old has negotiated a four-year deal, the Turin club confirmed on their official website.
Helped Verona avoid relegation
After joining Verona in the 2000-2001 season, Camoranesi made 52 combined league and cup appearances, scoring seven goals, including one in a 2-2 draw with Juventus on 4 November 2001. He made 29 appearances last season and scored three goals to help Verona avoid relegation.
Mexican experience
Following spells with Mexican side Club Santos Laguna SC (1996-97) and Club Atlético Banfield in Argentina, the midfield player signed for Club Deportivo Social Y Cultural Cruz Azul in Mexico, where he played some 80 matches between 1998 and 2000, scoring 32 goals.