Official: Aquilani joins Fiorentina from Liverpool
The 28-year-old Italian has left Anfield bringing an end to a
frustrating three-year spell at the club, during which he failed to make
himself a regular
After signing for the Merseyside club back in
2009, Aquilani has since made just 18 league appearances after costing
Rafael Benitez a fee in the region of £17m.
However, a move has
been on the cards for some time after the player was flown back early
from the club's pre-season tour of North America to help force through
the switch.
Liverpool confirmed the deal on their official
website, while Fiorentina president Andrea Della Valle told reporters
"we have bought Aquilani" at the club's pre-season training camp in
Moena.
It was originally thought that under new
management, with Brendan Rodgers now at the helm, the Italian would be
granted more first-team opportunities after spending the last two
seasons out on loan with Juventus and AC Milan, but he has since been
deemed surplus to requirements.
It represents the latest move in
Rodgers' re-shaping of the squad since taking over the reins this summer
from predecessor Kenny Dalglish, with striker Andy Carroll's future
also up in the air.
The former Swansea boss has already openly
stated that the club are considering moves for Swansea's Joe Allen and
Fulham's Clint Dempsey this summer as well as admitting Carroll could
depart Anfield.
Source : Goal.com
