http://football.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/story/0,1273,-2809028,00.html
Thursday June 19, 2003 4:56 PM
(Updates after Chievo confirm deal)
MILAN, June 19 (Reuters) - Italy defender Nicola Legrottaglie has joined Serie A champions Juventus from Chievo.
The 26-year-old central defender, who has been part of Giovanni Trapattoni's Italy squad since making his debut against Turkey in November, completed the deal on Thursday, Chievo said on their website on Thursday.
As part of the transfer, young Juventus-owned players midfielder Matteo Paro, defender Daniele Gastaldello and forward Giuseppe Sculli move to Chievo in a co-ownership arrangement.
Italy Under-21 striker Sculli played in Serie A with Modena last season.
Legrottaglie began his career with Bari but had to work his way through the lower divisions before making his Serie A debut with Chievo in 2001.
The defender becomes 27-times Italian champions Juve's second signing of the close season following the arrival of midfielder Manuele Blasi from Perugia.
Striker Fabrizio Miccoli, loaned out to Perugia last season, will also be part of Marcello Lippi's squad next season.
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Thursday June 19, 2003 4:56 PM
(Updates after Chievo confirm deal)
MILAN, June 19 (Reuters) - Italy defender Nicola Legrottaglie has joined Serie A champions Juventus from Chievo.
The 26-year-old central defender, who has been part of Giovanni Trapattoni's Italy squad since making his debut against Turkey in November, completed the deal on Thursday, Chievo said on their website on Thursday.
As part of the transfer, young Juventus-owned players midfielder Matteo Paro, defender Daniele Gastaldello and forward Giuseppe Sculli move to Chievo in a co-ownership arrangement.
Italy Under-21 striker Sculli played in Serie A with Modena last season.
Legrottaglie began his career with Bari but had to work his way through the lower divisions before making his Serie A debut with Chievo in 2001.
The defender becomes 27-times Italian champions Juve's second signing of the close season following the arrival of midfielder Manuele Blasi from Perugia.
Striker Fabrizio Miccoli, loaned out to Perugia last season, will also be part of Marcello Lippi's squad next season.
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