Rolando Bianchi leaves the Club 23/08/2008 20:15
The Club has tonight confirmed that Rolando Bianchi has left Manchester City to join Torino on a five-year deal.
The Italian striker was Sven-Goran Eriksson's first signing last summer and despite scoring the Blues' first goal of the season at Upton Park last August, by January he had fallen out of favour and went back to Serie A to join Lazio on loan until the end of the season.
Back at City this pre-season Rolly made a couple of appearances but it was apparent that a move home would eventually materialise.
During his time at the Club, the 25-year-old managed five goals in 24 games, but could recreate the goalscoring form that saw him score 18 Serie A goals in 2006/07 with Reggina.
The official Torino website this evening reported: "Torino are pleased to announce they have permanently signed the footballer Rolando Bianchi from Manchester City.
"The striker has signed a five-year contract.
"Tonight, a few minutes before the start of Torino versus Brescia, Rolando will greet the Granata fans together with president Urbano Cairo.
"The official presentation to the press will happen during next week."