MLS: Di Vaio signs for Montreal Impact

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Former Italy striker Marco Di Vaio is to move to Major League Soccer with the Montreal Impact next month.

The 35-year-old will become the Canadian franchise's first designated player when he joins on June 27, following four seasons with Bologna.

Di Vaio has enjoyed a long and fruitful career in Serie A, scoring 142 goals in 342 games and also representing Lazio, Bari, Salernitana, Parma, Juventus and Genoa.

"It was not an easy choice to leave Bologna but I hope to be able to serve a similar role in Montreal, as I am prepared to give everything I have, including my experience and leadership for my coaches, my team-mates and the organisation."

Di Vaio won 14 caps for his country, scoring twice, and will link up with Euro 2004 squad colleagues Bernardo Corradi and Matteo Ferrari in Montreal.