The veteran shot-stopper has decided to join the
Sardinian side after five years serving as Gianluigi Buffon's understudy
in Turin
Cagliari have confirmed the arrival of goalkeeper Marco Storari from Juventus on a two-year contract.The 38-year-old joined the Bianconeri from AC Milan in 2010 but spent his time in Turin serving as Gianluigi Buffon's understudy.
Storari has now decided to leave for Sardinia, where he will compete with Alessio Cragno and Simone Colombi for the No.1 jersey.
"Cagliari announces that it has reached an agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Marco Storari," a Rossoblu statement read.
"The agreement with the keeper will last for two years and a medical will take place in Cagliari next week."
Juve, meanwhile, were quick pay tribute to a goalkeeper whose final act was to help the club win last season's Coppa Italia.
"Signed from Milan in 2010, Storari promptly became an integral figure of a dressing room that propelled the club to four successive Scudetto titles, always willing to offer encouragement and advice to those around him," read a statement on the Italian champions' official website.
"His role as Gigi Buffon’s deputy may have seen him take a back seat as far as first-team duties were concerned, but when given the nod, he always proved up to the task with reliable and consistent displays between the sticks.
"This commitment and dedication to the cause was particularly evident in last season’s win over Inter at the San Siro, when a miraculous double save denied both Rodrigo Palacio and Mauro Icardi from point-blank range, and the unforgettable Coppa Italia final win over Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico.
"Having lifted four Scudetti, two Italian Super Cups and one Coppa Italia, the 38-year-old will now embark on a fresh challenge with a club he represented on loan in 2008, Cagliari.
"All associated with Juventus wish Marco all the very best for this new chapter of his career."

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