Pescara have agreed to sign veteran striker Alberto Gilardino as they look for a boost in their struggle against Serie A relegation.
Gilardino, 34, spent the first half of the season at fellow strugglers Empoli but failed to score in 14 league appearances - five of which were starts – and has reportedly rescinded his contract in order to move.
Pescara are bottom of Serie A having won only one of 18 games, but have announced the striker's arrival on Monday and posted photos of him training with them.
A statement on the club's website read: "The squad worked at the gym and on tactics while newly signed Alberto Gilardino arrived at the centre.