Thursday August 6, 2009
Aquilani set on move to Anfield
LONDON: Liverpool moved quickly to line up a replacement for Xabi Alonso when they agreed a deal with AS Roma to sign Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani subject to a medical, the Premier League club said yesterday.
Liverpool added on their website (
The 25-year-old slick-passing Aquilani is likely to play an important role for Italy in next year’s World Cup finals.
“Alberto is a very good player and I’m delighted we’ve reached agreement with Roma for his transfer,” said Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez.
Aquilani, who suffered a string of injuries last season and is not yet fit after ankle surgery in May, will have a medical later this week.
“Alberto has a winning mentality and great experience in both Serie A and the Champions League. He has long been recognised as a top class talent in Italy, captaining his country at both under-19 and under-21 levels before establishing himself in the senior national side,” Benitez added. — Reuters
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