Fabrizio Miccoli has officially been unveiled as a Lecce player and called the day the happiest of his career.
The former Palermo striker left the club after his contract expired last month, ending a six-year spell with the Sicilian side.
Miccoli had been linked with a move to Australian side Melbourne Victory but eventually chose his hometown club.
“This is a special and historic day for me,” he told the press.
“In terms of football this is the happiest day of my career. Finally my signature arrived which has been so long in coming.
“The question of level was never an issue, which I have shown with this decision.
“I want to thank the president and director of the club who have shown me affection. And I also want to thank my family who understood my decision. I am happy.
“I also want to thank Melbourne who until the last moment tried to persuade me to join them, focussing on Miccoli the footballer.
“Going there would have been great, but it isn’t Lecce. Thank you all for coming… Forza Lecce!”
