A statement on the club's official website
reads:
"Fabio Cannavaro again with Juventus from July.
"Juventus football club has deposited the contract of Fabio
Cannavaro which will run from July 1, 2009 until June 30, 2010. As
noted, the player's contract with Real Madrid expires on June 30
2009."
The player, who was in Turin to sign his contract, admits his joy
at returning to the club he left in 2006.
"I am proud to wear the Bianconeri jersey once again," Cannavaro
said.
Real Madrid's Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro will return
to Juventus this summer, despite protests from fans of the Serie A
club.
Juventus fans are still unhappy with the defender after he
signed for the La Liga side in 2006 after Juve were demoted for
match-fixing.
While Cannavaro quit the club, the likes of Alessandro Del Piero
and Gianluigi Buffon remained with Juventus as they played in
Italian football's second tier.
A small group of fans have protested at recent matches against
Cannavaro's return, but he said: "I am sure I will be able to
convince even the most sceptical fans thanks to my hard work,
professionalism and passion with which I will approach this new
adventure."
