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4.1.05  Pellegrino set for Anfield move

Valencia defender Mauricio Pellegrino is in the process of ending his contract with the defending Spanish champions so he can join Liverpool.

The Argentinian began the season with an injury and has made just one appearance since returning to fitness and is now set to link up with former Valencia coach Rafael Benitez at Anfield after the club decided to allow him to leave on a free transfer.

Pellegrino's agent, Filippo Cavadini, arrived in the Spanish coastal city on Tuesday and said: "Liverpool's proposal arrived yesterday but we still have to bring to an end the player's contract at Valencia before we can start negotiating with Liverpool.

"It's a very good contract for a player who is 33 years old and Pellegrino is ready to go to Liverpool."

Pellegrino joined Valencia before the 1999-2000 campaign and was at the heart of the Valencia defence, alongside Roberto Ayala, in the teams which finished runners-up in the Champions League in 2000 and 2001.

He has won two Primera Liga titles, as well as the UEFA Cup last season and a Super Cup.

Pellegrino said in the Las Provincias newspaper: "I feel very satisfied as it's a personal choice made by Benitez, who was the one to tell me of this possibility.

"I think it could be a question of hours.

"At my age, it's a great satisfaction that this opportunity comes along.

"I have always wanted to play in English football."





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