Andrade in love with Juve
Monday 9 July, 2007
Juventus signing Jorge Andrade has announced that he is thrilled to have joined the Serie B champions. “It was love at first sight.”
The Portuguese international is expected in Turin today to finalise the details of his move, after an agreement in principle was made with the player’s current club Deportivo La Coruna.
“Everything happened very quickly, it was love at first sight,” said the defender when talking to the gathered Press.
“My agent had been in contact with the Juventus management, but there was nothing concrete until a few days ago.
“I accepted after considering every possible option and listening to my manager. In any case, the word Juventus represents a guarantee,” added the 29-year-old.
The Old Lady turned its attention to Andrade after negotiations for Real Zaragoza and Argentina stopper Gabriel Milito stalled last week.
It is believed that Juve will pay Deportivo a fee of around £7m, while the centre-back is expected to sign a three-year contract worth £1.4m per year.
Andrade, who joined the Spanish outfit from Porto in 2002, has represented his country at World Cup and European Championship level, winning over 40 caps for the Iberians.