Fiorentina 'to release Alberto Aquilani at the end of the season'

Fiorentina midfielder Alberto Aquilani is reportedly expected to become a free agent when the season ends next summer.

The 30-year-old is in his third year at the Serie A club after sealing a move from Liverpool following an unsuccessful three-year spell at Anfield.

According to talkSPORT, the midfielder, who cost the Reds £17m when he joined back in 2009 from Roma, is not expected to be handed a new deal in Florence next summer.

Aquilani started just nine Premier League games for Liverpool during his time on Merseyside.