Official: Bologna Sign Ghana International Stephen Appiah (http://0rz.tw/mp2js) The powerful midfielder has ended his period without a club to move back to Serie A... Nov 1, 2009 7:00:15 PM Serie A side Bologna have confirmed on the club’s official website the signature of former Udinese and Juventus midfielder Stephen Appiah. (Bologna簽下效力過Udinese跟Juventus的中場Stephen Appiah) The Ghanian had been without a club since leaving Turkish Superlig side Fenerbahce in the summer of 2008 and despite being on trial with Tottenham Hotspur last season, he failed to secure a deal as concerns rose over his fitness. (Appiah自從2008離開Fenerbahce之後就沒球可踢) Recent speculation linking the 28-year-old with moves to Germany and Russia did not transpire, allowing Bologna coach Franco Colomba to secure the player's services. (現在他回到了義大利) The announcement made by the Italian side confirms that Appiah will be unveiled by the Rossoblu on Monday morning, although the length of contract offered is not yet clear. (Bologna的聲明表示Appiah將在週一加盟) Despite his lack of regular football for 18 months, Appiah was an integral part of Ghana’s qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, linking with Chelsea star Michael Essien in the centre of the Black Stars' midfield. (儘管他18個月沒有工作了，他依然是迦納不可或缺的球員，他跟Essien共同捍衛中場) Appiah’s career has been blighted by a series of knee problems, which first arose during his second season at Juventus. However, Bologna have decided to take a chance and hope that he can recapture some of the form that saw him guide Fenerbache to the Turkish League and cup double in 2007. (Appiah總是受到膝蓋問題困擾，但Bologna仍希望他能夠發揮他健康時候的實力) Paul Macdonald, Goal.com --

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