Parma have officially signed Catania midfielder Francesco Lodi on loan, with an option to buy at the end of the season.
The 30 year old Italian is a noted free kick specialist and joins the Ducali after Catania were relegated at the end of last season.
“Parma FCannounces that it hasacquiredfromCatania, the midfielderFrancescoLodion a temporary basiswithan option to purchase,” a statement read on the official Parma website.
The club also announced that Lodi will take the number 21 jersey this season.