Aurelio completes Anfield comeback

31 July 2010 21:33
Fabio Aurelio has been offered a second chance at Liverpool after new manager Roy Hodgson opted to re-sign the Brazilian full-back.[LNB] The 30-year-old left the club in May following the expiry of his contract but Hodgson offered him the chance to train with the Reds in a bid to earn a return.[LNB]Having impressed the new boss and his backroom staff, he has duly been handed a two-year contract to bring him back to the club until 2012 and was included in the travelling party for Sunday's friendly away to Borussia Monchengladbach.[LNB]Hodgson told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I asked the club to find out whether Fabio had found a new club.[LNB]"When we ascertained that he hadn't, we invited him back to Melwood so myself and my staff and the medical team could properly assess the player.[LNB]"We were very impressed and I am delighted we were able to re-sign Fabio."[LNB]Aurelio made 71 appearances in four seasons, scoring three goals, after being brought to Anfield by former boss Rafael Benitez.[LNB]

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