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Llorente 'would love' Juventus return as he prepares for reunion with Spurs

Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente is preparing for a Champions League reunion with Juventus and admits he “would love” a return to Turin.

The Spanish frontman spent two years with the Italian champions between 2013 and 2015.

He netted 27 goals in 92 appearances, tasting two Serie A title successes and a Coppa Italia triumph.

Llorente’s career since then has taken him to Sevilla, Swansea and Spurs, but the 32-year-old is still clinging to the dream of taking in a second stint with the Bianconeri.

Ahead of the first leg of a last-16 encounter with Juve on Tuesday, the World Cup winner said: "Juve is a difficult place to leave.