Catania have completed the signing of Nastic goalkeeper Albano Benjamin Bizzarri.

The Argentine, once of Real Madrid, has signed a one-year contract with the Serie A club and says: "After having signed the contract, my first sensations were of joy and enthusiasm.

"The Spanish Liga is not so different to Serie A, although Italian football is more competitive, especially with the return of Juventus and Napoli.

"I have never had problems settling in to new environments. I hope to learn the language quickly and I think I am the right age to experience this incredible opportunity of Italian football.

"I am ready to prove my worth. A goalkeeper has two missions - to give the defence and therefore the entire squad a sense of calm and to guarantee points in the difficult moments with crucial saves."