Matteo Paro (born 17 March 1983) is an Italian former

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who played as a

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Career

Juventus

Paro made his

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debut on 17 May 2003, in a 2–1 loss to

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Chievo

In the summer of 2003, Juventus sold half of Paro's contract to

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in July for €450,000 total fee along with Sculli and Gastaldello as part of the deal that sent defender Nicola Legrottaglie the other way. Paro himself was valued for €50,000 only (50% rights).

Siena

In 2005, Juventus bought back all three for €1.05 million (€350,000 each). But Paro and Gastaldello were sold to

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in another joint-ownership deal for €450,000 each.

Return to Juventus

In 2006, Juventus relegated to

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, and bought back Paro's 50% rights from Siena, for undisclosed fee. He also holds the distinction of scoring Juventus' first ever

goal, during Juventus's 1–1 away draw with

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on 9 September 2006.

Genoa

In summer 2007, he was sold to Genoa in joint-ownership deal, for €1.5 million. reunited with Sculli. Also Gastaldello joined Genoa's city rival

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. Juventus received another €2 million for the player in June 2008. In July 2009. Paro joined newly promoted side

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on loan. The club also signed

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(loan) and

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(loan) from Genoa. On 29 January 2010, AS Bari loaned the midfielder to Piacenza.

Vicenza

In summer 2010 he left for

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on loan. In summer 2011

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returned to Genoa and Paro joined Vicenza in another temporary deal.

References

External links

Player Profile
at VicenzaCalcio.com * {{DEFAULTSORT:Paro, Matteo Living people 1983 births People from Asti Footballers from Piedmont Association football midfielders Italian footballers Juventus F.C. players A.C. ChievoVerona players A.C.N. Siena 1904 players Genoa C.F.C. players S.S.C. Bari players F.C. Crotone players Piacenza Calcio 1919 players L.R. Vicenza players Mantova 1911 players Serie A players Serie B players Serie C players Sportspeople from the Province of Asti