Alberto Aquilani's move to Fiorentina almost fell through due to his 'impractical salary', according

Alberto Aquilani's move to Fiorentina almost fell through due to his 'impractical salary', according to the club's sporting director Daniele Prade.

Alberto Aquilani departed Anfield for Fiorentina

Aquilani, 28, joined the Viola from Liverpool in the summer after it became apparent the midfielder would not feature in Brendan Rodgers' plans this season.

The Italian struggled to make an impact at Anfield, making only 18 appearances in three years with the club, following his £16 million move to Merseyside.

Aquilani's return to his homeland will save his former club an estimated £6 million-a-season, but it's a figure Fiorentina struggled to match.

Liverpool have confirmed that midfielder Alberto Aquilani has joined Fiorentina

Liverpool have confirmed that midfielder Alberto Aquilani has joined Fiorentina.

PA PhotosAlberto Aquilani is departing Anfield for Fiorentina

Aquilani, 28, joined Liverpool from Roma in 2009 during Rafael Benitez's reign, but he struggled with injury in his start cause and spent the mass two seasons on word with Juventus and AC Milan.

New Reds trainer Brendan Composer had indicated he would be happy to agree Aquilani this period, and the player's businessperson insisted on individual occasions that he would dip the exertion at Anfield, but he has now realised a displace to Fiorentina.

Alberto Aquilani's agent has dismissed reports linking the Liverpool midfielder with...

Alberto Aquilani's agent has dismissed reports linking the Liverpool midfielder with a move to Fiorentina, insisting the Italian is happy at Anfield.

PA PhotosAlberto Aquilani: £17 million signing

Aquilani, 28, is back at Liverpool after two seasons on loan in Serie A, first with Juventus and then with AC Milan, and is now hoping to make a mark under new manager Brendan Rodgers.

However, the £17 million signing from Roma was linked with a swap deal involving Fiorentina's Juan Manuel Vargas in the Italian and English press over the weekend.

"Let's not turn up a cleanse opera, delight," medication General Zavaglia told Radio Sportiva. "Aquilani is a Port player and he is elysian where he is now.

"We someone not received any requests from [Fiorentina just supervisor] Daniele Prade, but that was exclusive to be foreseen, sight as Aquilani faculty exclusive lead on a ageless change and at figures Fiorentina cannot give.