1/14/2008 10:31 PM
Juve Loan Out Olivera To Penarol
Juventus midfielder Ruben "Pollo" Olivera is on the verge of returning to his homeland to play for Uruguayan giants Penarol.
Olivera (24), who has never managed to become a regular starter during his time at Juventus, was loaned out to Sampdoria last season, where he also found little success.
The midfielder, who was expected to have a brilliant career when he joined Juventus back in 2003, recently told the press that he was homesick after many years abroad.
Penarol, who are Uruguay's most supported club, showed an immediate interest in the attacking midfielder, and both parties, Juventus and Penarol, have been in negotiations for a few weeks now.
Olivera will be loaned out to the Uruguayan club for six months, with an option for another year, depending on his performance.
The midfielder, whose only Uruguayan club was Danubio, also attracted interest from cross-town rivals Nacional of Montevideo.
Gregory Sica
