Friday, January 8, 2010

Dossena secures switch to Napoli

Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena
Dossena has failed to establish himself as a Liverpool regular

Defender Andrea Dossena has left Liverpool and signed a four-year contract with Napoli.

Napoli, who are fourth in Serie A, said they had reached a deal with Dossena to the end of the 2013-14 season.

The 28-year-old joined Liverpool from Udinese in 2008 for £7m but has made only 30 appearances, scoring two goals.

The left-back has also played 10 times for Italy but his last game came under former coach Roberto Donadoni in October 2007.

Dossena, who has struggled to become a regular under Rafael Benitez, has long been linked with a return to his homeland, with Napoli narrowly missing out in the summer.

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"I am happy to be able to wear the Napoli shirt," Dossena told the Italian club's website.

"I have chosen a place of great prestige with big plans. I can't wait for the time to play at the San Paolo in front of an extraordinary public."

Dossena could make his debut on Sunday at home to Sampdoria.

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