Blackburn capture Grella from Torino
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Article summary
Blackburn Rovers FC have signed 28-year-old Australian international midfielder Vincenzo Grella from Torino Calcio in a deal worth in the region of €5.5m.
Article top media content
Article body
Italy spell
The 28-year-old midfielder arrives at Ewood Park in a deal worth in the region of €5.5m after passing a medical on Tuesday. He will play alongside international team-mate Brett Emerton at Blackburn, ending nine seasons playing in Italy for Empoli FC, Ternana Calcio and Parma FC before joining Torino on a three-year contract last June. Grella made 28 Serie A appearances last season as the side staved off the threat of relegation.