Atalanta bag Biondini on loan

Published Aug. 30, 2012 7:15 a.m. ET

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The 29-year-old is well down the pecking order at Genoa and they are willing to loan him out to their Serie A rivals.

If Biondini impresses during his spell in Bergamo, the move could be made permanent at the end of the season.

Biondini's arrival is a boost for Atalanta as they look to battle back from being deducted two points this season for their involvement in alleged match-fixing.

A statement from Atalanta read: "Davide Biondini is an Atalanta footballer.

"The midfielder, who arrives in Bergamo on loan with a view to buy, will link up with coach Stefano Colantuono's squad."