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Cannavaro signs for Al-Ahli[/FONT]
Wednesday 2 June, 2010
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Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has waved goodbye to Juventus and joined Dubai-based club Al-Ahli on a lucrative two-year deal.
The 36-year-old World Cup winner was out of contract in Turin and didn't look like getting an extension after a poor season.
Despite reported interest from Milan and Napoli, Cannavaro will arrive in Al-Ahli after the World Cup in South Africa in July.
An official statement released on Al-Ahli's website read: “We announce the signing of a two-year contract with the captain of the world champion Italian national team Fabio Cannavaro.”
Al-Ahli's President Abdullah Al Naboodah said he was 'extremely satisfied' with the transfer.
Tuttosport understands Cannavaro will earn around €1m a year in the United Arab Emirates. [/FONT]