LONDON
(Courtesy Ananova) - Fabrizio Ravanelli has confirmed he is
on his way to join Derby after jetting out of Rome.
The former Italian international finally decided on the transfer
on Wednesday. He met with Lazio general director Massimo Cragnotti
and agreed a financial package which secured his exit from the
Serie A club.
The 32-year-old striker is due to leave Italy later this morning,
and he said: "I will be arriving in London at 2.30pm and expect
to arrive at Derby County at 4pm."
Ravanelli, who played for Middlesbrough during the 1996-97 season
before leaving for Marseille after they were relegated to the
First Division, revealed on Wednesday that the only obstacle
remaining was the length of his contract.
Derby insisted last week they had agreed a two-year deal in
principle.
He added: "I hope to sign the contract either today or tomorrow.
"It depends on getting the agreement ready. If it is not today
it will be tomorrow.... a bit of patience."
Ravanelli joined Lazio last summer, but spent most of his time
on the bench as they lost their Serie A crown to city rivals
Roma.
Derby play Sheffield Wednesday in a pre-season friendly at Hillsborough
on Saturday but it remains to be seen if Ravanelli will be available
for the game.
