Post by leicesterlass on Feb 15, 2007 9:03:08 GMT -1
Return To Oz
Australian midfielder Danny Tiatto has confirmed that he will be moving back to his homeland when his contract expires with Leicester at the end of the season.
Tiatto joined the Foxes from Manchester City on a free in July 2004.
And the 33-year-old has now decided to take up an option to sign for Australian A-League side Queensland Roar in July.
He said: "I'm very excited to be going home after 11 enjoyable years overseas.
"I have two young children now and both my wife and I want to be close to our respective families as they grow up."
The move will reunite Tiatto with Frank Farina, Australia's former national team coach.
Tiatto added: "After speaking with Frank Farina I was delighted to sign and I'm very much looking forward to working under Frank again and helping Queensland to reach the finals for the first time."
Tiatto first played in England during a loan spell with Stoke before signing for Manchester City in July 1998.
He made more than 140 appearances for the Citizens before switching to Leicester summer of 2004.
Tiatto has made a total of 67 starts for the Foxes to date, scoring three goals.
Will be quite sad to see him go, he's everything you want in a player passion and commitment wise but unfortunately limited to 60 minutes a game and very injury prone isn't exactly what we need.
All the best Danny.