Birkirkara bring Di Lello back to Malta

One-time S.S. Lazio defender Mauro Di Lello has joined Maltese FA Trophy holders Birkirkara FC until the end of the season, telling uefa.com: "Malta has a very special place in my heart and I love the island."

'Further honours'
Di Lello, who will turn 31 in March, previously played in Malta with Pietà Hotspurs FC and Sliema Wanderers FC and has now returned to the Island. "I have joined Birkirkara, because they are a big club," he said. "I am looking forward to giving my very best for them, to establishing myself in the team and to helping them win further honours this season. Malta has a very special place in my heart and I love the island." Birkirkara are third in the Maltese table, eight points adrift of leaders Hibernians FC but with a game in hand.