He was signed by the club to serve as an experienced reserve to Samir Handanovic. During his lone season in Udine, he made three appearances in the 2007–08 Serie A season. Return to Juventus On 19 July 2008, at 38 years old, Chimenti surprisingly returned to wear I Bianconeri's jersey in Torino. He originally signed on a season long loan deal in exchange for Emanuele Belardi, who moved in the opposite direction on the same terms. Just weeks after his arrival, Juventus also purchased Austrian International keeper, Alexander Manninger, hence Chimenti became the third choice goalkeeper at Juventus for the 2008–09 Serie A season. In January 2009, Chimenti transferred to Juventus on a permanent basis while Belardi did the same for Udinese. He failed to make an official appearance for the club that season, but on 14 March 2010, due to injuries sustained by Buffon and Manninger, Chimenti was included in the starting eleven in the match against AC Siena, his first game with the club since his return. Juve failed to secure the victory though, as the match ended 3–3. Chimenti also started the next two games for Juventus against Fulham in the UEFA Europa League, and UC Sampdoria in Serie A, both of which ended in defeats. In total, Chimenti made 34 appearances for Juventus. Style of play Nicknamed Zucchina, Chimenti was known for his confidence and consistency as a goalkeeper, and for his ability with the ball at his feet. Coaching career In October 2022, he joined Serie B club SPAL as a goalkeeping coach following the appointment of Daniele De Rossi as new boss. Personal life Chimenti's father, Francesco, and uncle, Vito, were both also footballers. Club career statistics Honours Juventus Serie A (1): 2002–03; Runner-up (1): 2008–09 Coppa Italia Runner-up (1): 2003–04 Supercoppa Italiana (2): 2002, 2003; Runner-up (1): 2005 UEFA Champions League Runner-up (1): 2002–03 References External links Official Juventus profile 1970 births Living people Footballers from Bari Italian footballers Serie A players Serie B players Serie C players A.S. Sambenedettese players A.C. Monza players U.S. Salernitana 1919 players A.S. Roma players U.S. Lecce players Juventus F.C. players Cagliari Calcio players Udinese Calcio players Association football goalkeepers