In a move that has sent shockwaves through English football, former Liverpool and Sunderland striker Fabio Borini has completed a surprising transfer to League Two side Salford City.
The 33-year-old Italian forward, who once commanded multi-million pound transfer fees and graced the Premier League for several seasons, has signed a short-term deal with the Manchester-based club until the end of the current season.
A Career Full of Surprises
Borini's career trajectory has taken another unexpected turn with this move to the fourth tier of English football. The striker boasts an impressive CV that includes:
- Premier League experience with Liverpool and Sunderland
- Serie A football with Roma and AC Milan
- International caps for Italy
- A £10 million transfer to Sunderland in 2015
"This is exactly the type of signing that shows our ambition," said Salford City's director of football, Chris Casper. "Fabio brings quality and experience that will be invaluable to our squad."
The Class of '92 Connection
Salford City, famously owned by Manchester United's 'Class of 92' including Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and David Beckham, continues to make headlines with their ambitious recruitment strategy.
Borini becomes the latest high-profile name to join the project at Peninsula Stadium, following in the footsteps of other experienced professionals who have dropped down the leagues to help Salford's promotion ambitions.
The Italian striker could make his debut this weekend, potentially featuring against struggling Forest Green Rovers as Salford push for a playoff position in League Two.
From Champions League to League Two
Borini's career highlights present a stark contrast to his current destination. The forward has:
- Played in the Champions League and Europa League
- Scored in Premier League derbies
- Represented Italy at multiple youth levels and earned senior caps
- Experienced top-flight football in England, Italy, and Turkey
His arrival at Salford represents one of the most surprising transfers of the January window, demonstrating the growing pulling power of the ambitious League Two club.
