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Post by Frenchie on Aug 6, 2009 10:54:41 GMT 1
Liverpool have confirmed they have agreed a fee with Roma for Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani. The transfer is reported to be worth £20m and is subject to a medical being completed later in the week. "Alberto has a winning mentality and great experience in both Serie A and the Champions League," said Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez. The move comes just hours after the Reds sold Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid for £30m. Aquilani, 25, has played 11 times for Italy and has been with Roma, the club he supported as a child, since he was 16, making his debut as an 18-year-old under now England boss Fabio Capello. "Aquilani 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," said Benitez. A statement on the Liverpool website added: "Liverpool concluded their discussions with Roma once the sale of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid was finally agreed."
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