http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2012/05/24/liverpool-fc-full-back-fabio-aurelio-set-to-seal-gr-mio-switch-100252-31038391/Liverpool FC full-back Fabio Aurelio set to seal Grêmio switch
By Sean Bradbury
May 24 2012
LIVERPOOL FC full-back Fabio Aurelio is close to sealing a switch to Brazilian side Grêmio, according to reports.
The 32-year-old was signed on a free transfer by Rafael Benitez in July 2006 and made his debut in the FA Community Shield victory over Chelsea the following month.
He went on to make 132 appearances for the Reds but two weeks ago it was confirmed his contract would not be extended beyond the summer.
While Aurelio only scored four goals during his time at Anfield, he made sure they were spectacular.
He opened his account with a stunning volley in a 3-1 victory over Bolton in March 2008 after being set up by Xabi Alonso.
A trio of special free-kicks followed - against Portsmouth at Fratton Park in a 3-2 win, Man United at Old Trafford in a 4-1 win and finally away to Chelsea in a memorable 4-4 draw in the Champions League.
But his six-year stint at Liverpool was plagued by injury, limiting him to just three games last season.