GILARDINO RETURNS TO ITALY
Alberto Gilardino will return to Serie A permanently after Palermo announced his arrival from Guangzhou Evergrande, reports FourFourTwo.
The 33-year-old joined Italian coach Marcello Lippi at Chinese Super League champions Evergrande last July but spent the second half of last season on loan at Fiorentina.
"The Rosanero club is pleased to welcome one of the most decorated players in Italian football, a world champion with the national team in 2006, and with Milan in 2007," a Palermo statement read.
Gilardino scored four Serie A goals in 14 appearances during his loan spell at Fiorentina.