Caceres completes return to Juventus

With Medhi Benatia leaving to join Al-Duhail, Juventus has bolstered its defensive options by bringing back Martin Caceres.

Martin Caceres in action for Lazio in Serie A.

Juventus has confirmed the signing of Martin Caceres on loan from Serie A rivals Lazio.

The Uruguay international returns for a third stint with the Bianconeri, who were in need of additional defensive cover following the departure of Medhi Benatia to Al-Duhail.

Caceres spent the 2009-10 season at Juve on loan from Barcelona and returned in 2012, initially signing on loan from Sevilla before moving to Turin on a permanent basis and staying until 2016.

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The 31-year-old, who can play in the centre of defence or at right-back, won five Serie A titles and the Coppa Italia twice during his previous spells at the club.

Juve has paid €600,000 to sign the player until June 30, Caceres having made just four league appearances for Lazio this season.