Juve join Helguera hunt Monday 14 November, 2005
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Juventus have decided to take on Milan in the race to sign Real Madrid defender Ivan Helguera, according to speculation in Italy.
As reported by Football Italia last week, the Rossoneri are courting Helguera whose contract with Real runs out at the end of the season to help reinforce an aging rearguard.
The 30-year-old has only been offered reduced terms on his current deal and, insulted by the attitude of Los Merengues, is ready to listen to other offers with Juve now willing to join the negotiating table.
The Bianconeri have a decent defensive record this season, but do not have much strength in depth at the back.
Helguera, who had a disappointing season in Italy with Roma in the 1997-98, making just eight appearances before signing for Espanyol, is now considered to be one of the finest and experienced stoppers in Europe.
Juve are, unsurprisingly given their recent Bosman captures, particularly attracted by the possibility of acquiring him on a free.
The Spanish international is also liked by the two leading lights of Italian football given that he can also play in midfield
source: channel4.com
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Juventus have decided to take on Milan in the race to sign Real Madrid defender Ivan Helguera, according to speculation in Italy.
As reported by Football Italia last week, the Rossoneri are courting Helguera whose contract with Real runs out at the end of the season to help reinforce an aging rearguard.
The 30-year-old has only been offered reduced terms on his current deal and, insulted by the attitude of Los Merengues, is ready to listen to other offers with Juve now willing to join the negotiating table.
The Bianconeri have a decent defensive record this season, but do not have much strength in depth at the back.
Helguera, who had a disappointing season in Italy with Roma in the 1997-98, making just eight appearances before signing for Espanyol, is now considered to be one of the finest and experienced stoppers in Europe.
Juve are, unsurprisingly given their recent Bosman captures, particularly attracted by the possibility of acquiring him on a free.
The Spanish international is also liked by the two leading lights of Italian football given that he can also play in midfield
source: channel4.com
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