Liverpool target Del Piero signs for Sydney

Sydney FC have today confirmed the most high-profile signing in their history by announcing the capture of Alessandro Del Piero.

The move had been mooted for most of the summer, but appeared to have come under some threat owing to reported interest from Premier League sides Liverpool and Southampton.

But there was relief all round in Sydney earlier today when, speaking at a press conference in Turin, the 37-year-old forward confirmed he was heading down under on a two-year deal.