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by **HacksawJimDuggin** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:46 pm

Samba star set to sign Thu, Jun 29 2006 12:26
Rafa Benitez is set to complete the signing of Brazilian left-back Fabio Aurelio this weekend on a free transfer from Valencia.
The 27-year-old has already agreed terms over an Anfield switch and will rubber-stamp the deal on Saturday.
Aurelio's current contract in Spain will expire at midnight on June 30, leaving the way clear for him to put pen to paper on a four-year agreement the following day.

The full-back moved to La Mestalla in 2000 from Brazilian side Sao Paolo and worked under Reds boss Benitez from 2001, until the coach arrived on Merseyside two years ago.

A target for La Liga rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona, as well as Greek club Olympiakos, Aurelio's desire to link up with Benitez for a second spell has proved crucial.

The Brazilian's arrival at Anfield will take the Reds' summer additions to three, following Gabriel Paletta and Craig Bellamy's recruitment.

by **Paul C** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:28 pm

Already posted yesterday in the Aurelio thread :;):

by **HacksawJimDuggin** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:50 pm

That will be the thread that is locked then!!

by **Paul C** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:58 pm

HacksawJimDuggin wrote:That will be the thread that is locked then!!

Yup, also the one where I posted the story yesterday which most people have already read.

by **kopite_1232002** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:25 pm

how many non EU players can u have in a squad?

by **Igor Zidane** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:47 pm

He's got an Italian passport, i think it said it somewhere in the report.

by **adamnbarrett** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:26 pm

Igor Zidane wrote:He's got an Italian passport, i think it said it somewhere in the report.

Yep an italian passport therefore no work permit and he is classed at european now.

by **-Taimur-** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:21 pm

Great signing for us, especially as we got him for free. Well thats gonna be Traore and Warnock out now.

by **007** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:25 am

-Taimur- wrote:Great signing for us, especially as we got him for free. Well thats gonna be Traore and Warnock out now.

Finally some good news... :laugh:

I just want to bid farewell to Traore and a great welcome to Aurelio...

Is he going to be the 1st Brazilian to join Liverpool?? :Oo:

by **adamnbarrett** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:24 pm

Fabio Aurelio has revealed his reasons for leaving Valencia for Liverpool.

The Brazilian is set to join Liverpool this weekend on a free transfer when his contract at La Mestalla expires.

The move has been mooted for some time with Reds boss Rafa Benitez a big fan of the player having worked with him at Valencia.

Aurelio, who is expected to sign a four-year deal at Liverpool, admitted the chance to work with Benitez again was too good to turn down.

"It is a sporting decision why I have decided my future and I have greater possibilities to grow as a player," Aurelio told Marca.

"The comfortable thing would have been to have stayed because my family was adapted and we have many friends, but I have objectives and one of them is to get in the Brazil squad.

"I am going to a new club in which the trainer knows me, to see if I can conquer the objectives I have set myself.

"The most important moments I had in my career were the titles (with Valencia) and that was with Benitez.

"He trusted me and he continues to trust me and that is what I value more."

Aurelio admitted he was sad to be leaving Valencia after six years in Spain.

"I am sad to leave a place in which I have been very happy," added Aurelio.

"They welcomed me very well and this city is like my home.

"It is always difficult to leave your home."

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Rafa plays a huge part again I see. Even though he was worked with him before, he knows Rafa's abilities and Rafa knows Fabio's abilities. I think this guy will be a hit.

by **adamnbarrett** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:10 pm

What's the deal with this guy now?

Has he joined or not. He's said that he will join but nothing has been confirmed

by **anti-hero** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:52 am

So much for this rumour.

Its already Tuesday.

by **Lando_Griffin** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:46 am

adamnbarrett wrote:What's the deal with this guy now?

Has he joined or not. He's said that he will join but nothing has been confirmed

It's looking a bit dodgy now.

I hope we sign him - according to reports, he's top player.

by **hawkmoon269** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:29 am

Lando_Griffin wrote:
adamnbarrett wrote:What's the deal with this guy now?

Has he joined or not. He's said that he will join but nothing has been confirmed

It's looking a bit dodgy now.

I hope we sign him - according to reports, he's top player.

The LFC Official site have this profile ready to go online - so he has signed, or is about to:

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/team/squad/aurelio/

Also Rafa mentioned him in the condolences to the people of Valencia.

http://www.koptalk.com/detail_subtitle_listing.php?link_id=3265

by **tommycockles** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:46 am

hawkmoon269 wrote:The LFC Official site have this profile ready to go online - so he has signed, or is about to:

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/team/squad/aurelio/

Also Rafa mentioned him in the condolences to the people of Valencia.

http://www.koptalk.com/detail_subtitle_listing.php?link_id=3265

the link to his profile doesn't seem to be working and i can't see him in the squad list!!

Dropped already!!

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