Anelka happy to join Juventus

Milan, Feb 2 (IANS): New Juventus signing Nicolas Anelka said that he is delighted to have joined the Serie A champions.

The 33-year-old French forward has signed from Shanghai Shenua until the end of the season, and Friday revealed that he already feels at home in Turin.

Filr Photo: Nicolas Anelka

“I want to thank everyone for the warm welcome,” he said at the club’s official website. “I am happy to be here, at such a great club.

“I am very proud to wear this shirt. Some of my former teammates have told me what a great place this is – and as soon as I arrived, I felt at home.

“Italian football is recognised throughout the world – there are some great players in this league and I know it’s a very hard championship to win.

“I am happy to be in Italy at such a big club.

“Juventus have all the qualities to succeed in every competition,” he said.