Tacchinardi heading to Spain

Saturday, 30 July 2005 16:22

Villarreal have strengthen their squad ahead of their Champions League third round qualifier with Everton by signing Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi on loan for the season.

The 30-year-old Italian international found himself fighting for his first team place in Italy following the arrival of French midfielder Patrick Viera.

Tacchinardi signed for Juventus in 1994 after a spell with Atalanta Bergamo.

His glittering career with the "Old Lady" has seen him win the Champions League in 1996 and six Serie A titles.

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