Juventus keeper Kirev loaned out to Grasshoppers

Jonathan Roorda - 27 January 2009 21:17

Grasshoppers

Young Bulgarian keeper Mario Kirev, who signed a contract with Juventus only days ago, has been loaned out to Swiss side Grasshoppers.

Five days after completing a switch to Turin, the 19-year-old Kirev heads to Zürich where he is expected to stay until the end of the season. Moreover, Grasshoppers have an option to keep the player next season.

Kirev made only 10 appearances for previous club Slavia in the last two seasons, but did play in four Bulgaria Under-21 games.