Alberto Aquilani's nightmarish spell at Liverpool ended with the Italian midfielder making a permanent move to Fiorentina for a fee believed to be around £6 million ($9.3 million).
The 28-year-old Italian arrived at Anfield on a five-year deal in August 2009, amidst much fanfare, following the departure of pivotal player Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid; however the Italian failed to settle in England and his progress was also badly affected by injuries, with Aquilani spending the last two season on loan to Juventus and AC Milan.
"Liverpool Football Club can today confirm that Alberto Aquilani has completed a permanent transfer to Serie A side Fiorentina," a statement on the club's official website said.
"The Italian midfielder joined Liverpool in 2009 but made just 28 first-team appearances having spent the last two seasons on loan in his homeland.
"Everyone at the club would like to wish Alberto all the best for the future."
Fiorentina's honorary president Andrea Della Valle also acknowledged Aquilani's the capture. "We have managed to seal a deal for Aquilani, who is a Fiorentina player," Della Vale said on Italy's Sky television.
"He is the big name signing that we were waiting for."
Another new signing, Francesco Della Rocca, said he was looking forward to playing with Aquilani.
"Alberto is a great player and he will do really well at Fiorentina," he said.
"He wants to bounce back from what has not been a very positive time for him at Liverpool and I am convinced that it will be a big chance for him in Florence."
Meanwhile, West Bromwich Albion have confirmed they turned down a bid for striker Peter Odemwingie from a club outside the English Premier League. "There was one bid came in for Peter," manager Steve Clarke told Sky Sports. "It wasn't from an English club and we turned it down, so I think that says enough."
Odemwingie, who has two years remaining on his contract, has been linked with Qatari side Al-Gharafa. "I think you're always going to have speculation about your good players," Clarke added.
"It wouldn't be football if you didn't have speculation, especially over the summer and the way the transfer window is now.
"The window's open, so your good players are going to be linked with other clubs."
