Slavia Sofia goalkeeping prospect Mario Kirev is delighted with his move to Juventus.

"I met Gigi Buffon and I'm happy," Kirev enthused to journalists. "I am enthusiastic and proud to have become a Juventus player.

"I have got to know Juve and I like the club a lot - this has been a really emotional experience.

"It's fine that I will be sent to Grasshoppers and I will show my value there before I return."