Acquah has been playing for Torino since 2015 and has joined Empoli on loan, as his contract is due to run out next season.

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A tweet on Friday morning read: ''It's official: We're happy to announce that @AcquahAfriyie20 has signed a season-long loan deal at @EmpoliCalcio subject to medicals later today. #TransferNews #Acquah #Torino #SerieA.''

It is understood Torino have received €1,000,000 loan fee from Empoli as a compensation fee for the one year term the Ghanaian will be staying away from the club.

This is the fifth Italian club for Afriyie Acquah, having had stints with Palermo, Sampdoria and Parma.

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He scored five goals in 71 appearances during his three-year stay at Torino.