Sunday, August 9, 2009

Caceres seals Juve switch

Caceres seals Juve switch

Barcelona have confirmed Uruguayan defender Martin Caceres has joined Juventus on a season-long loan.

The 22-year-old has been expected the join the Old Lady this summer after they confirmed their interest last month.

The clubs reportedly struck an accord last month along with the talented youngster going as far as passing a medical at the club.

However, the defender, who cost Barca €16.5million (Ј14.1m) last summer, has finalised his Serie A switch and has begun training with his new team-mates.

Juventus have the option of securing Caceres permanently if they are happy with his displays for €11million (Ј9.4m) plus extras at the end of the loan spell.



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