ENGLAND boss Fabio Capello last night hailed Alberto Aquilani as the perfect replacement at Liverpool for Xabi Alonso.
And Capello should know, having given midfielder Aquilani his debut when he was in charge at Roma.
The England manager said: “I know Aquilani very well as I gave him his first game at Roma.
“He’s a really interesting player and, at 25, this is a good moment for him to move from Italy to England. His style of play is the same as Alonso’s.”
Italian international Aquilani is joining Liverpool for £20million to take over from Alonso, who finally moved to Real Madrid last week in a £30m deal.
Aquilani has passed his medical with Liverpool and agreed a five-year contract at Anfield. Meanwhile, Alonso – who spent five brilliant years at Liverpool – has revealed he ended his illustrious reign in just two hours.
That’s how long it took the Madrid-bound Spanish star to thrash out an exit strategy with boss Rafa Benitez.
Alonso said: “Yes, my departure was very hasty. It all happened so fast I didn’t have time to say goodbye properly.
“But I will return to bid farewell as soon as I have the chance.”
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