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David Beckham finalises shock transfer as he signs another former Liverpool player

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Salford City, who are co-owned by Manhcester United legends David Beckham and Gary Neville, have signed former Liverpool forward Fabio Borini.David Beckham has not shied away from bringing in Liverpool influences at both of his co-owned clubs despite his status as a Manchester United legend - signing yet another player with strong ties to his old club's arch-rivals. Former Liverpool hero Luis Suarez is one of Inter Miami's key players, meanwhile - with the Uruguayan frontman netting 17 goals and providing 16 assists in all competitions this season.However, the Liverpool connection isn't confined to Inter Miami, as there's also a significant former Reds presence at Salford - despite its links to United through Beckham and fellow co-owner Gary Neville.



One-time Liverpool youth coach Karl Robinson is the current head coach at Salford, having taken up the role in January 2024, while the Ammies snapped-up former Liverpool prodigy Ben Woodburn at the beginning of last season.READ MORE: Liverpool backed into corner as Marc Guehi transfer statement madeREAD MORE: Ex-Man Utd and Real Madrid star reveals he had secret contract clause to join LiverpoolOnce the youngest ever goal-scorer for the Reds, before Rio Ngumoha's winner against Newcastle United in August, the versatile Welsh international has chalked up five goals and nine assists from 50 appearances since joining the club. But former Liverpool player Fabio Borini has now also joined Ben Woodburn at Salford City in a surprise move, after the League Two club announced his signing on Friday.The ex-Italy international has signed a short-term deal with Salford, following a successful training period with the first team over the past month.

He had been without a club since leaving Sampdoria last summer.Having previously played for Chelsea, AS Roma and AC Milan, as well as Liverpool, Borini's move to a League Two side came as a surprise to many observers. However, the forward, who was named as a substitute for Saturday's match against Oldham Athletic, has shed light on his decision to join Salford.Speaking to the club's in-house media, he said: "It's been great.