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Aurelio to sign on saturday
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:46 pmby HacksawJimDuggin
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.
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:28 pmby Paul C
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:50 pmby HacksawJimDuggin
That will be the thread that is locked then!!
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:58 pmby Paul C
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. 
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:25 pmby kopite_1232002
how many non EU players can u have in a squad?
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:47 pmby Igor Zidane
He's got an Italian passport, i think it said it somewhere in the report.
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:26 pmby adamnbarrett
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.
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:21 pmby -Taimur-
Great signing for us, especially as we got him for free. Well thats gonna be Traore and Warnock out now.
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Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:25 amby 007
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Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:24 pmby adamnbarrett
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.
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Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:10 pmby adamnbarrett
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 
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Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:52 amby anti-hero
So much for this rumour.
Its already Tuesday.
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Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:46 amby Lando_Griffin
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.
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Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:29 amby hawkmoon269
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
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Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:46 amby tommycockles
the link to his profile doesn't seem to be working and i can't see him in the squad list!!
Dropped already!! 
