Former Fiorentina midfielder Marco Donadel has completed his move to Montreal Impact, the MLS side has confirmed.

The defensive midfielder terminated his contract with Napoli by mutual consent, having made just four appearances for the Partenopei, and revealed in October that he would move to Canada.

The Impact have established a tradition of recruiting from Italy in recent years, with Alessandro Nesta and Marco Di Vaio also plying their trade for the Quebecois outfit.

Former Fiorentina midfielder Marco Donadel has completed his move to Montreal Impact, the MLS side has confirmed.

The defensive midfielder terminated his contract with Napoli by mutual consent, having made just four appearances for the Partenopei, and revealed in October that he would move to Canada.

The Impact have established a tradition of recruiting from Italy in recent years, with Alessandro Nesta and Marco Di Vaio also plying their trade for the Quebecois outfit.

A statement on the club’s website confirmed the signing of Donadel for the forthcoming season, which will begin in March.

“Montreal Impact announced on Monday that Italian defensive midfielder Marco Donadel has joined the club.

“The agreement will be finalized upon receipt of his international transfer certificate and his visa. As per MLS policy, details of the deal were not disclosed.”

“We are pleased to add Marco to our roster,” said Impact Coach Frank Klopas, speaking to the website.

“He will bring a lot of experience and leadership to our team, as well as quality in the middle of the field. He has the right mentality and character going forward for next season.”

Donadel himself was also quoted on the website, professing his happiness upon completing the move.

“I am very pleased with this opportunity to join the Impact,” said the midfielder.

“Since the first training session in Montreal, the club made me feel like a part of their family. Throughout this process, I felt like the Impact really wanted me to be a part of the team.

“I would like to thank all those who helped make this possible. I am really looking forward to January to get this adventure started.”

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