Juventus open fifth football academy in Shanghai

Serie A side Juventus FC have opened their fifth football academy in Shanghai, China with the official opening ceremony held at Wellington College International Shanghai. 

David Trezeguet, the Juventus legend attended the ceremony and spent two days visiting the academy and watching young players train and play. 

This is the fifth Juventus Academy in China with the other four in Zhuhai, Meishan, Tianjin and Nanjing. 

It has been reported that Juventus FC have opened 54 football academies around the world but the influence of the Bianconeiri is still growing. 

Reference: Sike Football 

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