"He has given us absolutely fantastic service. Fabio is a top professional, a great player and a really good lad. I mean every single word I say about him," manager Rafa Benitez told Liverpool's official site.

"You can say things about players. But with Fabio, you are talking about an amazing person who gave 100 per cent all the time. We wish him all the best."

Liverpool signed Aurelio from Valencia in 2006, but the 30-year-old has been hampered by a series of injury problems during his four-year stint.