Liverpool's outcast defender Dossena finally signs for Napoli in £4.5m deal

08 January 2010 12:54
Napoli today confirmed the signing of defender Andrea Dossena from Liverpool ona four-year deal.[LNB]The Italy international has long been linked with a return to his homeland, with Napoli narrowly missing out in the summer.[LNB]Reports suggest the Partenopei have paid Liverpool around five million euros for Dossena - around £4.5m.[LNB] Gone: Andrea Dossena (right) has left Liverpool v Napoli[LNB]Napoli confirmed the deal on their website, announcing that Dossena will remainat the Stadio San Paolo until 2014.[LNB]'I am happy to be able to wear the Napoli shirt,' said Dossena. 'I have chosen a place of great prestige with big plans.[LNB]'I can't wait for the time to play at the San Paolo in front of an extraordinary public.'[LNB]Dossena could make his debut on Sunday at home to Sampdoria.[LNB]The 28-year-old has long been linked with a move away from Anfield, having failed to live up to his £7million price tag since moving to Liverpool from Udinese in 2008.[LNB] Liverpool on brink of beating Arsenal to land hitman Chamakh on a free transferGreaves, Lineker, Platt, Ince, Gazza and Owen - the best and worst returns to Blighty from EuropeDossena agent rules out Napoli move as Liverpool flop eyes Spanish switchLIVERPOOL FC

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