Italian Serie A returnees Empoli has official signed Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah on a season long loan deal.

Torino agreed to loan the midfielder to Empoli on the Italian deadline day.

Acquah completed his switch to the Club on Friday morning after undergo his medical.

His arrival at Empoli still keeps him in Italy having featured for the likes of Sampdoria, Parma and Palermo previously.

West Bromwich Albion, SPAL and Newcastle United were all reported to have shown interest in the 26-year-old.

He was also said to have rejected offers from Parma and Udinese.