Transfer completed for Cristiano Piccini to Sporting from Betis

1992-born Italian fullback Cristiano Piccini has completed a transfer to Sporting Clube de Portugal, after an agreement was reached with the player, represented by Football Capital, as well as with Sporting Betis, his current club. A €3m transfer fee decided the move, with West Brom missing out after being beat to Piccini, who signs a four year contract to play in Lisbon.