Udinese sign Juve backup keeper

A report form Channel 4.com states that Udinese have completed the signature of Juventus goalkeeper Emanuele Belardi.

Belardi has been the understudy of Italian number one Gigi Buffon for the last two years but had failed to impress when he was called upon last term.

As a result, Juve have brought in Austrian international Alex Manninger and Antonio Chimenti, who moved from Udinese last month.

The arrival of Chimenti effectively meant the end of Belardi’s time in Turin, but created a space for the 30 year old custodian at the Stadio Friuli where he will be reserve to Samir Handanovic.

“Udinese are an excellent club and I am happy to be here,” Belardi told his new club’s website.

“Udinese have strong ambitions and such desire to improve and show what a great side they are.”

“I will try and be ready whenever I am called upon. I am excited because I think I have joined a squad that is a good mix of experience and youth.”

[Source: Channel4.com]