Lupoli signs...

[Vistoma]

..for Ascoli

From Sky sport

Fiorentina have announced that striker Arturo Lupoli has signed for Ascoli with midfielder Francesco Di Tacchio going the other way.

The 22-year-old was tipped to join Sheffield United this summer after spending the latter part of last season on loan at Bramall Lane.

However after a concrete offer from the Blades failed to materialise the former Arsenal youngster has decided to join Serie B side Ascoli.

The Italian was touted for big things when Arsene Wenger plucked him from Parma's youth academy, where he partnered Giuseppe Rossi, but after a number of disappointing loan spells the youngster seems to have lost his way slightly.

A move to Fiorentina in 2007 failed to come good and after temporary stays at Norwich and Sheffield United, the Viola have decided to let Lupoli leave in exchange for Di Tacchio.

Ascoli will be hoping Lupoli can help to revive their fortunes following a dismal season last time out, which saw them escape relegation to Italy's third tier by three points

 

[Hartyblade]

i hate you

 

[MAQ]

Seconded :bomb:

 

[Vistoma]

i hate you

Seconded :bomb:

sorry couldn't resist it

 

[Billyblade]

I personally rated Lupoli but you have to ask questions about a player who has been at so many clubs by the age of 22 and has never managed to settle anywhere.

He seemed dangerous when he came on but we only see what goes on on the pitch. Who knows what he's like behind the scenes.

 

[SotonBlade]

Wasn't sure.

The guy obviously has something, but he seems to be a confidence player, he never really got a run in the side, and to be honest, couldn't see him getting one for any real period of time next season.