Andersson joins Chievo
Wednesday, August 21, 2002
Article summary
Daniel Andersson has joined Serie A club AC Chievo Verona on a one-season loan deal.
Article body
Sweden midfield player Daniel Andersson has joined Serie A club AC Chievo Verona on a one-season loan from AC Venezia with Fabio Firmani moving in the other direction.
Option to buy
Chievo said on their website on Wednesday that they have an option to buy the 25-year-old at the end of the season with their midfield player Firmani moving to Venezia, who were relegated to Serie B last season, under a similar arrangement.
Second major signing
Andersson, a member of Sweden's FIFA World Cup squad, is the second major signing Chievo have made this week following the acquisition of Germany striker Oliver Bierhoff from AS Monaco FC.
UEFA Cup participation
Chievo are in the 2002/03 UEFA Cup after exceeding all expectations by finishing fifth in their first Serie A campaign last season.
