Serie A - Andrade could quit football

Eurosport - Wed, 24 Sep 18:55:00 2008

Juventus fear Portugal defender Jorge Andrade may never be able to play professional football again and have made a request to terminate his contract.

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Former Porto defender Andrade had surgery in the close season after seriously injuring his left knee for a second time.

The 30-year-old, who signed from Deportivo in 2007, missed almost all of last season after having two operations on the same knee.

Juve have requested the cancellation of his contract pending a medical examination by Serie A, the club told the Italian Stock Exchange.

Reuters

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